analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCD9B2 — Oat
#DCD9B2 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#dcd9b2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCD9B2
- fafaf4
- ecead4
- dddab4
- cfcb93
- c0bb73
- b2ab53
- 938e42
- 736f34
- 524f25
- 323016
- 121108
Color schemes using #DCD9B2
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
#DCD9B2 FAQ
What color is #DCD9B2?
#DCD9B2 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 38% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCD9B2?
#DCD9B2 is rgb(220, 217, 178) in RGB, hsl(56, 38%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCD9B2?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.61:1.
What colors go well with #DCD9B2?
Its direct complement is #B2B4DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2CADC and #C4B2DC gives you contrast without the vibration.