analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCC39E — Oat
#DCC39E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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.
#dcc39e
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Tints and shades of #DCC39E
- fbf8f4
- efe3d1
- e2ceaf
- d6b88c
- c9a36a
- bd8e47
- 9d7538
- 7a5b2c
- 584120
- 352813
- 130e07
Color schemes using #DCC39E
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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#DCC39E FAQ
What color is #DCC39E?
#DCC39E is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCC39E?
#DCC39E is rgb(220, 195, 158) in RGB, hsl(36, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 28%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCC39E?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.34:1.
What colors go well with #DCC39E?
Its direct complement is #9EB6DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ED6DC and #A49EDC gives you contrast without the vibration.