analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E0CAC8 — Oat
#E0CAC8 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 5° 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.
#e0cac8
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E0CAC8
- f9f6f5
- e9d9d7
- d8bcb9
- c79f9b
- b6827d
- a5655f
- 88524d
- 6a403c
- 4c2e2b
- 2e1c1a
- 100a09
Color schemes using #E0CAC8
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
#E0CAC8 FAQ
What color is #E0CAC8?
#E0CAC8 is a shade of oat in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 28% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E0CAC8?
#E0CAC8 is rgb(224, 202, 200) in RGB, hsl(5, 28%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E0CAC8?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.45:1.
What colors go well with #E0CAC8?
Its direct complement is #C8DEE0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8E0D6 and #C8D2E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.