analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEDDB5 — Oat
#DEDDB5 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.
#deddb5
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DEDDB5
- fafaf4
- ecebd4
- dddcb4
- cfce93
- c0bf73
- b2b053
- 939242
- 737234
- 525225
- 323216
- 121108
Color schemes using #DEDDB5
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
#DEDDB5 FAQ
What color is #DEDDB5?
#DEDDB5 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 38% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEDDB5?
#DEDDB5 is rgb(222, 221, 181) in RGB, hsl(59, 38%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 18%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEDDB5?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.12:1.
What colors go well with #DEDDB5?
Its direct complement is #B5B6DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5CADE and #C9B5DE gives you contrast without the vibration.