analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DED2C9 — Oat
#DED2C9 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 26° 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.
#ded2c9
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DED2C9
- f9f7f6
- e7dfd8
- d6c7bb
- c4ae9e
- b29681
- a07e64
- 846751
- 67503f
- 4a3a2d
- 2d231c
- 100c0a
Color schemes using #DED2C9
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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#DED2C9 FAQ
What color is #DED2C9?
#DED2C9 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 24% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DED2C9?
#DED2C9 is rgb(222, 210, 201) in RGB, hsl(26, 24%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DED2C9?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.17:1.
What colors go well with #DED2C9?
Its direct complement is #C9D5DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C9DEDD and #C9CBDE gives you contrast without the vibration.