analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCDAB7 — Oat
#DCDAB7 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
#dcdab7
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCDAB7
- fafaf5
- ebead5
- dcdab5
- ccca96
- bdb976
- aea956
- 908c45
- 706d36
- 514e27
- 313018
- 111108
Color schemes using #DCDAB7
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
#DCDAB7 FAQ
What color is #DCDAB7?
#DCDAB7 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 35% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCDAB7?
#DCDAB7 is rgb(220, 218, 183) in RGB, hsl(57, 35%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCDAB7?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.76:1.
What colors go well with #DCDAB7?
Its direct complement is #B7B9DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B7CBDC and #C8B7DC gives you contrast without the vibration.