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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8C9B7 — Oat
#D8C9B7 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 33° 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 #D8C9B7
- faf8f5
- e9e1d7
- d9cab8
- c8b39a
- b89d7b
- a8865d
- 8b6e4b
- 6c563a
- 4e3d2a
- 2f2519
- 110d09
Color schemes using #D8C9B7
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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#D8C9B7 FAQ
What color is #D8C9B7?
#D8C9B7 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 30% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8C9B7?
#D8C9B7 is rgb(216, 201, 183) in RGB, hsl(33, 30%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8C9B7?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.96:1.
What colors go well with #D8C9B7?
Its direct complement is #B6C5D8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B6D6D8 and #B8B6D8 gives you contrast without the vibration.