analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4DAAA — Oat
#E4DAAA is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #E4DAAA
- fbfaf3
- f0ebd0
- e5dbac
- dacc88
- cebd65
- c3ad41
- a29033
- 7e7028
- 5b501d
- 373111
- 131106
Color schemes using #E4DAAA
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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#E4DAAA FAQ
What color is #E4DAAA?
#E4DAAA is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 52% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4DAAA?
#E4DAAA is rgb(228, 218, 170) in RGB, hsl(50, 52%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 25%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4DAAA?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.91:1.
What colors go well with #E4DAAA?
Its direct complement is #AAB3E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AAD1E4 and #BDAAE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.