analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6D4AE — Oat
#D6D4AE is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
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Tints and shades of #D6D4AE
- fafaf5
- eae9d6
- dad9b6
- cbc897
- bbb878
- aba759
- 8e8a47
- 6f6c38
- 4f4d28
- 302f18
- 111109
Color schemes using #D6D4AE
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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#D6D4AE FAQ
What color is #D6D4AE?
#D6D4AE is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 33% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6D4AE?
#D6D4AE is rgb(214, 212, 174) in RGB, hsl(57, 33%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6D4AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.89:1.
What colors go well with #D6D4AE?
Its direct complement is #AEB0D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEC4D6 and #C0AED6 gives you contrast without the vibration.