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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E0C8BE — Oat
#E0C8BE is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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.
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Tints and shades of #E0C8BE
- faf6f5
- ebdcd5
- dcc1b5
- cca696
- bd8b76
- ae7156
- 905c45
- 704736
- 513327
- 311f18
- 110b08
Color schemes using #E0C8BE
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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#E0C8BE FAQ
What color is #E0C8BE?
#E0C8BE is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 35% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E0C8BE?
#E0C8BE is rgb(224, 200, 190) in RGB, hsl(18, 35%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 15%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E0C8BE?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.17:1.
What colors go well with #E0C8BE?
Its direct complement is #BED5E0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEE0D9 and #BEC4E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.