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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAE49B — Oat
#DAE49B is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 68° 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 #DAE49B
- fbfcf3
- edf2ce
- dfe8a9
- d2dd84
- c4d360
- b6c93b
- 97a72e
- 768324
- 555e1a
- 333910
- 121405
Color schemes using #DAE49B
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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#DAE49B FAQ
What color is #DAE49B?
#DAE49B is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 57% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DAE49B?
#DAE49B is rgb(218, 228, 155) in RGB, hsl(68, 57%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 32%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAE49B?
White text on this background reaches 1.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.55:1.
What colors go well with #DAE49B?
Its direct complement is #A59BE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BB6E4 and #C99BE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.