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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2DB9C — Oat
#E2DB9C is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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 #E2DB9C
- fcfbf3
- f1eecf
- e6e0aa
- dcd386
- d1c662
- c7b93d
- a59930
- 817825
- 5c561b
- 383410
- 141206
Color schemes using #E2DB9C
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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#E2DB9C FAQ
What color is #E2DB9C?
#E2DB9C is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 55% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2DB9C?
#E2DB9C is rgb(226, 219, 156) in RGB, hsl(54, 55%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 31%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2DB9C?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.85:1.
What colors go well with #E2DB9C?
Its direct complement is #9CA3E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CC6E2 and #B89CE2 gives you contrast without the vibration.