analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDDAA2 — Oat
#DDDAA2 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
#dddaa2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDDAA2
- fbfbf4
- eeedd2
- e2dfaf
- d5d18d
- c8c46b
- bcb649
- 9c973a
- 79762d
- 575420
- 353314
- 131207
Color schemes using #DDDAA2
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
#DDDAA2 FAQ
What color is #DDDAA2?
#DDDAA2 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 46% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDDAA2?
#DDDAA2 is rgb(221, 218, 162) in RGB, hsl(57, 46%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 27%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDDAA2?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.62:1.
What colors go well with #DDDAA2?
Its direct complement is #A2A5DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2C2DD and #BCA2DD gives you contrast without the vibration.