analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFE6AD — Oat
#DFE6AD is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 67° 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.
#dfe6ad
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Tints and shades of #DFE6AD
- fafbf3
- edf0cf
- dfe5ac
- d1da88
- c3cf64
- b5c440
- 96a332
- 757f27
- 545b1c
- 333711
- 121406
Color schemes using #DFE6AD
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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#DFE6AD FAQ
What color is #DFE6AD?
#DFE6AD is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 53% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFE6AD?
#DFE6AD is rgb(223, 230, 173) in RGB, hsl(67, 53%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 25%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFE6AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.06:1.
What colors go well with #DFE6AD?
Its direct complement is #B4ADE6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADC3E6 and #D0ADE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.