analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCD3BC — Oat
#DCD3BC is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 43° 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.
#dcd3bc
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCD3BC
- faf8f5
- eae4d6
- d9d0b8
- c9bb99
- b9a77a
- a9935b
- 8c794a
- 6d5e39
- 4e4429
- 2f2919
- 110e09
Color schemes using #DCD3BC
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
#DCD3BC FAQ
What color is #DCD3BC?
#DCD3BC is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCD3BC?
#DCD3BC is rgb(220, 211, 188) in RGB, hsl(43, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCD3BC?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.09:1.
What colors go well with #DCD3BC?
Its direct complement is #BCC5DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCD5DC and #C3BCDC gives you contrast without the vibration.