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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4D9AA — Oat
#E4D9AA is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #E4D9AA
- fbfaf3
- f0ead0
- e5daac
- dacb88
- cebb65
- c3ab41
- a28e33
- 7e6f28
- 5b4f1d
- 373011
- 131106
Color schemes using #E4D9AA
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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#E4D9AA FAQ
What color is #E4D9AA?
#E4D9AA is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 52% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4D9AA?
#E4D9AA is rgb(228, 217, 170) in RGB, hsl(49, 52%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4D9AA?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.8:1.
What colors go well with #E4D9AA?
Its direct complement is #AAB4E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AAD2E4 and #BCAAE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.