analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCC9A7 — Oat
#DCC9A7 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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.
#dcc9a7
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Tints and shades of #DCC9A7
- fbf8f4
- ede3d3
- e0cfb1
- d3ba8f
- c5a56e
- b8904c
- 98773d
- 775d2f
- 554322
- 342815
- 120e07
Color schemes using #DCC9A7
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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#DCC9A7 FAQ
What color is #DCC9A7?
#DCC9A7 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 43% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCC9A7?
#DCC9A7 is rgb(220, 201, 167) in RGB, hsl(38, 43%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 24%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCC9A7?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.96:1.
What colors go well with #DCC9A7?
Its direct complement is #A7BBDC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7D5DC and #AFA7DC gives you contrast without the vibration.