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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4C796 — Oat
#E4C796 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #E4C796
- fcf9f3
- f2e5ce
- e9d1a8
- dfbd83
- d5a95e
- cc9638
- a97b2c
- 846022
- 5f4518
- 3a2a0f
- 140f05
Color schemes using #E4C796
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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#E4C796 FAQ
What color is #E4C796?
#E4C796 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 59% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4C796?
#E4C796 is rgb(228, 199, 150) in RGB, hsl(38, 59%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 34%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4C796?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.91:1.
What colors go well with #E4C796?
Its direct complement is #96B2E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96D9E4 and #A096E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.