analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9CBBD — Oat
#D9CBBD is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 30° 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 #D9CBBD
- f9f7f5
- e8e0d7
- d7c8ba
- c6b19c
- b59a7e
- a48260
- 876b4e
- 6a533d
- 4c3c2c
- 2e241a
- 100d09
Color schemes using #D9CBBD
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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#D9CBBD FAQ
What color is #D9CBBD?
#D9CBBD is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 27% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D9CBBD?
#D9CBBD is rgb(217, 203, 189) in RGB, hsl(30, 27%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9CBBD?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.23:1.
What colors go well with #D9CBBD?
Its direct complement is #BECCDA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEDADA and #BEBEDA gives you contrast without the vibration.