analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCC1BC — Oat
#DCC1BC is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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.
#dcc1bc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCC1BC
- faf6f5
- ead9d6
- d9bdb8
- c9a099
- b9837a
- a9675b
- 8c534a
- 6d4139
- 4e2f29
- 2f1c19
- 110a09
Color schemes using #DCC1BC
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
#DCC1BC FAQ
What color is #DCC1BC?
#DCC1BC is a shade of oat in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCC1BC?
#DCC1BC is rgb(220, 193, 188) in RGB, hsl(9, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 15%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCC1BC?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.4:1.
What colors go well with #DCC1BC?
Its direct complement is #BCD7DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCDCD1 and #BCC7DC gives you contrast without the vibration.