analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6CEC9 — Oat
#D6CEC9 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 23° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#d6cec9
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D6CEC9
- f8f7f6
- e4dfdc
- d0c7c1
- bcaea6
- a8968b
- 947e71
- 7a675c
- 5f5047
- 443a33
- 29231f
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #D6CEC9
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#D6CEC9 FAQ
What color is #D6CEC9?
#D6CEC9 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 14% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6CEC9?
#D6CEC9 is rgb(214, 206, 201) in RGB, hsl(23, 14%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6CEC9?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.53:1.
What colors go well with #D6CEC9?
Its direct complement is #C8D0D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8D5D4 and #C8C9D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.