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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2CCC5 — Oat
#E2CCC5 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #E2CCC5
- faf6f5
- eadad6
- dabfb6
- cba397
- bb8878
- ab6c59
- 8e5847
- 6f4438
- 4f3128
- 301e18
- 110b09
Color schemes using #E2CCC5
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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#E2CCC5 FAQ
What color is #E2CCC5?
#E2CCC5 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 33% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2CCC5?
#E2CCC5 is rgb(226, 204, 197) in RGB, hsl(14, 33%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 13%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2CCC5?
White text on this background reaches 1.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.68:1.
What colors go well with #E2CCC5?
Its direct complement is #C5DBE2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5E2DA and #C5CDE2 gives you contrast without the vibration.