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#DCE7A6 — Oat

#DCE7A6 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 70° 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.

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Tints and shades of #DCE7A6

Color schemes using #DCE7A6

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#DCE7A6 FAQ

What color is #DCE7A6?

#DCE7A6 is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 58% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.

What is the RGB value of #DCE7A6?

#DCE7A6 is rgb(220, 231, 166) in RGB, hsl(70, 58%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 28%, 9%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #DCE7A6?

White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.02:1.

What colors go well with #DCE7A6?

Its direct complement is #B1A6E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6BCE7 and #D2A6E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.