analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCC29E — Oat
#DCC29E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 35° 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.
#dcc29e
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Tints and shades of #DCC29E
- fbf8f4
- efe2d1
- e2cdaf
- d6b78c
- c9a16a
- bd8c47
- 9d7338
- 7a5a2c
- 584020
- 352713
- 130e07
Color schemes using #DCC29E
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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#DCC29E FAQ
What color is #DCC29E?
#DCC29E is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCC29E?
#DCC29E is rgb(220, 194, 158) in RGB, hsl(35, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCC29E?
White text on this background reaches 1.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.25:1.
What colors go well with #DCC29E?
Its direct complement is #9EB8DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ED7DC and #A39EDC gives you contrast without the vibration.