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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9C5BD — Oat
#D9C5BD is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #D9C5BD
- f9f6f5
- e8dcd7
- d7c2ba
- c6a89c
- b58e7e
- a47360
- 875e4e
- 6a493d
- 4c352c
- 2e201a
- 100b09
Color schemes using #D9C5BD
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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#D9C5BD FAQ
What color is #D9C5BD?
#D9C5BD is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 27% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D9C5BD?
#D9C5BD is rgb(217, 197, 189) in RGB, hsl(17, 27%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9C5BD?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.67:1.
What colors go well with #D9C5BD?
Its direct complement is #BED2DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEDAD4 and #BEC4DA gives you contrast without the vibration.