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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4C8B9 — Oat
#E4C8B9 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #E4C8B9
- fbf6f4
- eedcd2
- e0c1b0
- d3a78f
- c68c6d
- b9724b
- 995d3c
- 78482f
- 563421
- 341f14
- 120b07
Color schemes using #E4C8B9
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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#E4C8B9 FAQ
What color is #E4C8B9?
#E4C8B9 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 44% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4C8B9?
#E4C8B9 is rgb(228, 200, 185) in RGB, hsl(21, 44%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 19%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4C8B9?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.26:1.
What colors go well with #E4C8B9?
Its direct complement is #B9D5E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9E4DD and #B9C0E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.