analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DED1C9 — Oat
#DED1C9 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 23° 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.
#ded1c9
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DED1C9
- f9f7f6
- e7ded8
- d6c5bb
- c4ad9e
- b29481
- a07b64
- 846551
- 674e3f
- 4a382d
- 2d221c
- 100c0a
Color schemes using #DED1C9
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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#DED1C9 FAQ
What color is #DED1C9?
#DED1C9 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 24% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DED1C9?
#DED1C9 is rgb(222, 209, 201) in RGB, hsl(23, 24%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DED1C9?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.07:1.
What colors go well with #DED1C9?
Its direct complement is #C9D6DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C9DEDC and #C9CCDE gives you contrast without the vibration.