analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDD8AC — Oat
#DDD8AC is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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.
#ddd8ac
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Tints and shades of #DDD8AC
- fbfaf4
- edead3
- dfdbb2
- d2cb90
- c4bc6f
- b7ac4e
- 978e3e
- 766f30
- 555023
- 333015
- 121107
Color schemes using #DDD8AC
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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#DDD8AC FAQ
What color is #DDD8AC?
#DDD8AC is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 42% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDD8AC?
#DDD8AC is rgb(221, 216, 172) in RGB, hsl(54, 42%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 22%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDD8AC?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.49:1.
What colors go well with #DDD8AC?
Its direct complement is #ACB1DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ACC9DD and #BFACDD gives you contrast without the vibration.