analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCC79E — Oat
#DCC79E is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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.
#dcc79e
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Tints and shades of #DCC79E
- fbf9f4
- efe5d1
- e2d1af
- d6bd8c
- c9a96a
- bd9647
- 9d7b38
- 7a602c
- 584520
- 352a13
- 130f07
Color schemes using #DCC79E
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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#DCC79E FAQ
What color is #DCC79E?
#DCC79E is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCC79E?
#DCC79E is rgb(220, 199, 158) in RGB, hsl(40, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCC79E?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.71:1.
What colors go well with #DCC79E?
Its direct complement is #9EB2DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ED1DC and #A89EDC gives you contrast without the vibration.