analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCCBA7 — Oat
#DCCBA7 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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.
#dccba7
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCCBA7
- fbf9f4
- ede5d3
- e0d1b1
- d3bd8f
- c5aa6e
- b8964c
- 987b3d
- 77602f
- 554522
- 342a15
- 120f07
Color schemes using #DCCBA7
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
#DCCBA7 FAQ
What color is #DCCBA7?
#DCCBA7 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 43% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCCBA7?
#DCCBA7 is rgb(220, 203, 167) in RGB, hsl(41, 43%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCCBA7?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.14:1.
What colors go well with #DCCBA7?
Its direct complement is #A7B8DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7D2DC and #B1A7DC gives you contrast without the vibration.