analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCD8BC — Oat
#DCD8BC is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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.
#dcd8bc
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DCD8BC
- faf9f5
- eae7d6
- d9d5b8
- c9c499
- b9b27a
- a9a05b
- 8c844a
- 6d6739
- 4e4a29
- 2f2d19
- 111009
Color schemes using #DCD8BC
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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#DCD8BC FAQ
What color is #DCD8BC?
#DCD8BC is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCD8BC?
#DCD8BC is rgb(220, 216, 188) in RGB, hsl(53, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCD8BC?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.59:1.
What colors go well with #DCD8BC?
Its direct complement is #BCC0DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCD0DC and #C8BCDC gives you contrast without the vibration.