analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDD5BB — Oat
#DDD5BB is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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.
#ddd5bb
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDD5BB
- faf9f5
- eae5d6
- dad2b6
- cbbf97
- bbab78
- ab9859
- 8e7d47
- 6f6238
- 4f4628
- 302b18
- 110f09
Color schemes using #DDD5BB
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
#DDD5BB FAQ
What color is #DDD5BB?
#DDD5BB is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 33% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDD5BB?
#DDD5BB is rgb(221, 213, 187) in RGB, hsl(46, 33%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDD5BB?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.31:1.
What colors go well with #DDD5BB?
Its direct complement is #BBC3DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBD4DD and #C4BBDD gives you contrast without the vibration.