analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEE5AE — Oat
#DEE5AE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 68° 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.
#dee5ae
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Tints and shades of #DEE5AE
- fafbf3
- ecf0d0
- dde4ad
- ced989
- bfcd66
- b1c242
- 92a134
- 727e29
- 525a1d
- 323712
- 121306
Color schemes using #DEE5AE
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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#DEE5AE FAQ
What color is #DEE5AE?
#DEE5AE is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEE5AE?
#DEE5AE is rgb(222, 229, 174) in RGB, hsl(68, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 24%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEE5AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.92:1.
What colors go well with #DEE5AE?
Its direct complement is #B5AEE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEC2E5 and #D1AEE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.