analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9E8A1 — Oat
#D9E8A1 is a light saturated green sitting at 73° 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 #D9E8A1
- fafcf3
- ebf3cd
- dbeaa7
- cce181
- bdd75c
- adce36
- 8fac2a
- 708620
- 506017
- 313a0e
- 111505
Color schemes using #D9E8A1
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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#D9E8A1 FAQ
What color is #D9E8A1?
#D9E8A1 is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 73 degrees, 61% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D9E8A1?
#D9E8A1 is rgb(217, 232, 161) in RGB, hsl(73, 61%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 31%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9E8A1?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.01:1.
What colors go well with #D9E8A1?
Its direct complement is #B0A1E8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A1B5E8 and #D4A1E8 gives you contrast without the vibration.