analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEE29D — Oat
#DEE29D is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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.
#dee29d
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Tints and shades of #DEE29D
- fbfbf3
- eff1cf
- e3e6ab
- d7db87
- cbd063
- bfc63f
- 9ea431
- 7c8026
- 595c1b
- 363811
- 131406
Color schemes using #DEE29D
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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#DEE29D FAQ
What color is #DEE29D?
#DEE29D is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 54% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEE29D?
#DEE29D is rgb(222, 226, 157) in RGB, hsl(63, 54%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 31%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEE29D?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.47:1.
What colors go well with #DEE29D?
Its direct complement is #A09DE2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DBCE2 and #C39DE2 gives you contrast without the vibration.