analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DED1C6 — Oat
#DED1C6 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 28° 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.
#ded1c6
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DED1C6
- f9f7f5
- e8dfd7
- d7c7ba
- c6b09c
- b5987e
- a48060
- 87694e
- 6a523d
- 4c3b2c
- 2e241a
- 100d09
Color schemes using #DED1C6
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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#DED1C6 FAQ
What color is #DED1C6?
#DED1C6 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 27% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DED1C6?
#DED1C6 is rgb(222, 209, 198) in RGB, hsl(28, 27%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DED1C6?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.04:1.
What colors go well with #DED1C6?
Its direct complement is #C5D2DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5DDDD and #C5C6DD gives you contrast without the vibration.