analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAD299 — Oat
#DAD299 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #DAD299
- fbfaf4
- efebd1
- e2dcaf
- d6cd8c
- c9be6a
- bdaf47
- 9d9138
- 7a712c
- 585120
- 353113
- 131107
Color schemes using #DAD299
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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#DAD299 FAQ
What color is #DAD299?
#DAD299 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 47% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DAD299?
#DAD299 is rgb(218, 210, 153) in RGB, hsl(53, 47%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 30%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAD299?
White text on this background reaches 1.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.66:1.
What colors go well with #DAD299?
Its direct complement is #9AA1DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AC2DB and #B39ADB gives you contrast without the vibration.