analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEDAA6 — Oat
#DEDAA6 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#dedaa6
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DEDAA6
- fbfaf4
- eeecd2
- e2deaf
- d5d08d
- c8c26b
- bcb449
- 9c953a
- 79742d
- 575320
- 353314
- 131207
Color schemes using #DEDAA6
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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#DEDAA6 FAQ
What color is #DEDAA6?
#DEDAA6 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 46% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEDAA6?
#DEDAA6 is rgb(222, 218, 166) in RGB, hsl(56, 46%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 25%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEDAA6?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.69:1.
What colors go well with #DEDAA6?
Its direct complement is #A6A9DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6C6DE and #BEA6DE gives you contrast without the vibration.