analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEDDA6 — Oat
#DEDDA6 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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.
#dedda6
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DEDDA6
- fbfbf4
- eeeed2
- e2e1af
- d5d48d
- c8c76b
- bcba49
- 9c9a3a
- 79782d
- 575620
- 353414
- 131207
Color schemes using #DEDDA6
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.
Nearby colors
#DEDDA6 FAQ
What color is #DEDDA6?
#DEDDA6 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 46% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEDDA6?
#DEDDA6 is rgb(222, 221, 166) in RGB, hsl(59, 46%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 25%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEDDA6?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15:1.
What colors go well with #DEDDA6?
Its direct complement is #A6A7DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6C3DE and #C1A6DE gives you contrast without the vibration.