analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1D3C7 — Oat
#E1D3C7 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 28° 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 #E1D3C7
- faf7f5
- e9dfd7
- d9c7b8
- c8af9a
- b8977b
- a8805d
- 8b684b
- 6c513a
- 4e3a2a
- 2f2319
- 110c09
Color schemes using #E1D3C7
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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#E1D3C7 FAQ
What color is #E1D3C7?
#E1D3C7 is a shade of oat in the beige family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 30% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1D3C7?
#E1D3C7 is rgb(225, 211, 199) in RGB, hsl(28, 30%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 12%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1D3C7?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.34:1.
What colors go well with #E1D3C7?
Its direct complement is #C7D5E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7E1E0 and #C7C8E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.