analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDD8BB — Oat
#DDD8BB is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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.
#ddd8bb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDD8BB
- faf9f5
- eae7d6
- dad5b6
- cbc397
- bbb178
- ab9f59
- 8e8347
- 6f6638
- 4f4928
- 302d18
- 111009
Color schemes using #DDD8BB
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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#DDD8BB FAQ
What color is #DDD8BB?
#DDD8BB is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 33% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDD8BB?
#DDD8BB is rgb(221, 216, 187) in RGB, hsl(51, 33%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDD8BB?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.61:1.
What colors go well with #DDD8BB?
Its direct complement is #BBC0DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBD1DD and #C7BBDD gives you contrast without the vibration.