analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6D3C2 — Oat
#D6D3C2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 51° 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.
#d6d3c2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D6D3C2
- f9f8f6
- e6e4da
- d3d0be
- c1bca1
- aea885
- 9b9469
- 807a55
- 645f43
- 484430
- 2b291d
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #D6D3C2
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.
Nearby colors
#D6D3C2 FAQ
What color is #D6D3C2?
#D6D3C2 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 20% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6D3C2?
#D6D3C2 is rgb(214, 211, 194) in RGB, hsl(51, 20%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 9%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6D3C2?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.96:1.
What colors go well with #D6D3C2?
Its direct complement is #C2C5D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2CFD6 and #C9C2D6 gives you contrast without the vibration.