analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFBDA9 — Oat
#DFBDA9 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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.
#dfbda9
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Tints and shades of #DFBDA9
- fbf6f4
- eedcd2
- e2c2af
- d5a78d
- c88d6b
- bc7349
- 9c5e3a
- 79492d
- 573420
- 352014
- 130b07
Color schemes using #DFBDA9
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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#DFBDA9 FAQ
What color is #DFBDA9?
#DFBDA9 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 46% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFBDA9?
#DFBDA9 is rgb(223, 189, 169) in RGB, hsl(22, 46%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 24%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFBDA9?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.99:1.
What colors go well with #DFBDA9?
Its direct complement is #A9CCDF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9DFD8 and #A9B1DF gives you contrast without the vibration.