analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFDDB4 — Oat
#DFDDB4 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
#dfddb4
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DFDDB4
- fafaf4
- ecebd3
- dedcb3
- d0cd92
- c2be71
- b4af50
- 959140
- 747132
- 545124
- 333116
- 121108
Color schemes using #DFDDB4
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
#DFDDB4 FAQ
What color is #DFDDB4?
#DFDDB4 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 40% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFDDB4?
#DFDDB4 is rgb(223, 221, 180) in RGB, hsl(57, 40%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFDDB4?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.14:1.
What colors go well with #DFDDB4?
Its direct complement is #B4B6DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4CCDF and #C7B4DF gives you contrast without the vibration.