analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCBCA7 — Oat
#DCBCA7 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 24° 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.
#dcbca7
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Tints and shades of #DCBCA7
- fbf7f4
- edddd3
- e0c4b1
- d3aa8f
- c5916e
- b8774c
- 98613d
- 774c2f
- 553722
- 342115
- 120c07
Color schemes using #DCBCA7
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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#DCBCA7 FAQ
What color is #DCBCA7?
#DCBCA7 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 43% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCBCA7?
#DCBCA7 is rgb(220, 188, 167) in RGB, hsl(24, 43%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 24%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCBCA7?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.79:1.
What colors go well with #DCBCA7?
Its direct complement is #A7C7DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7DCD7 and #A7ADDC gives you contrast without the vibration.