analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAD6BE — Oat
#DAD6BE is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 51° 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.
#dad6be
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Tints and shades of #DAD6BE
- f9f9f5
- e8e6d7
- d7d3ba
- c6c09c
- b5ad7e
- a49a60
- 877f4e
- 6a633d
- 4c472c
- 2e2b1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #DAD6BE
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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#DAD6BE FAQ
What color is #DAD6BE?
#DAD6BE is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 27% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DAD6BE?
#DAD6BE is rgb(218, 214, 190) in RGB, hsl(51, 27%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAD6BE?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.34:1.
What colors go well with #DAD6BE?
Its direct complement is #BEC2DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BED0DA and #C8BEDA gives you contrast without the vibration.