analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DED69C — Oat
#DED69C is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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.
#ded69c
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Tints and shades of #DED69C
- fbfaf4
- efecd0
- e4ddad
- d8cf8a
- ccc067
- c1b244
- a09335
- 7d732a
- 5a531e
- 363212
- 131206
Color schemes using #DED69C
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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#DED69C FAQ
What color is #DED69C?
#DED69C is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 50% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DED69C?
#DED69C is rgb(222, 214, 156) in RGB, hsl(53, 50%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 30%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DED69C?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.2:1.
What colors go well with #DED69C?
Its direct complement is #9CA3DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CC4DE and #B59CDE gives you contrast without the vibration.