analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFC49A — Oat
#DFC49A is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 37° 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.
#dfc49a
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Tints and shades of #DFC49A
- fbf8f3
- f0e4d0
- e5cfac
- daba88
- cea665
- c39141
- a27833
- 7e5d28
- 5b431d
- 372911
- 130e06
Color schemes using #DFC49A
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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#DFC49A FAQ
What color is #DFC49A?
#DFC49A is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 52% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFC49A?
#DFC49A is rgb(223, 196, 154) in RGB, hsl(37, 52%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFC49A?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.5:1.
What colors go well with #DFC49A?
Its direct complement is #9AB5DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AD7DF and #A29ADF gives you contrast without the vibration.