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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8C59D — Oat
#D8C59D is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #D8C59D
- fbf9f4
- ede5d3
- e0d1b1
- d3bd8f
- c5aa6e
- b8964c
- 987b3d
- 77602f
- 554522
- 342a15
- 120f07
Color schemes using #D8C59D
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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#D8C59D FAQ
What color is #D8C59D?
#D8C59D is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 43% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8C59D?
#D8C59D is rgb(216, 197, 157) in RGB, hsl(41, 43%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8C59D?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.39:1.
What colors go well with #D8C59D?
Its direct complement is #9DAFD8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DCDD8 and #A79DD8 gives you contrast without the vibration.