analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEDEB5 — Oat
#DEDEB5 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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.
#dedeb5
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DEDEB5
- fafaf4
- ececd4
- ddddb4
- cfcf93
- c0c073
- b2b253
- 939342
- 737334
- 525225
- 323216
- 121208
Color schemes using #DEDEB5
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
#DEDEB5 FAQ
What color is #DEDEB5?
#DEDEB5 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 38% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEDEB5?
#DEDEB5 is rgb(222, 222, 181) in RGB, hsl(60, 38%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 18%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEDEB5?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.22:1.
What colors go well with #DEDEB5?
Its direct complement is #B5B5DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5C9DE and #C9B5DE gives you contrast without the vibration.