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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E0CABD — Oat
#E0CABD 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.
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Tints and shades of #E0CABD
- faf7f5
- ebddd5
- dcc3b5
- cda995
- be9075
- af7655
- 916044
- 714b35
- 513626
- 312117
- 110c08
Color schemes using #E0CABD
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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#E0CABD FAQ
What color is #E0CABD?
#E0CABD is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 36% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E0CABD?
#E0CABD is rgb(224, 202, 189) in RGB, hsl(22, 36%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E0CABD?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.35:1.
What colors go well with #E0CABD?
Its direct complement is #BDD3E0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDE0DB and #BDC2E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.