analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDC8C5 — Oat
#DDC8C5 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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.
#ddc8c5
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDC8C5
- f9f6f5
- e8dad8
- d7beba
- c5a29d
- b4867f
- a36a62
- 86564f
- 69433e
- 4b302c
- 2e1d1b
- 100a09
Color schemes using #DDC8C5
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
#DDC8C5 FAQ
What color is #DDC8C5?
#DDC8C5 is a shade of oat in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 26% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDC8C5?
#DDC8C5 is rgb(221, 200, 197) in RGB, hsl(8, 26%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDC8C5?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.14:1.
What colors go well with #DDC8C5?
Its direct complement is #C5DADD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5DDD4 and #C5CEDD gives you contrast without the vibration.