analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCBDA7 — Oat
#DCBDA7 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 25° 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.
#dcbda7
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCBDA7
- fbf7f4
- edded3
- e0c5b1
- d3ab8f
- c5926e
- b8794c
- 98633d
- 774d2f
- 553722
- 342215
- 120c07
Color schemes using #DCBDA7
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.
Nearby colors
#DCBDA7 FAQ
What color is #DCBDA7?
#DCBDA7 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 43% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCBDA7?
#DCBDA7 is rgb(220, 189, 167) in RGB, hsl(25, 43%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 24%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCBDA7?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.88:1.
What colors go well with #DCBDA7?
Its direct complement is #A7C6DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7DCD8 and #A7ACDC gives you contrast without the vibration.