analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4DEB8 — Oat
#E4DEB8 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#e4deb8
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E4DEB8
- fbfaf4
- eeead2
- e1dab0
- d4cb8e
- c7bb6c
- baab4a
- 9b8e3b
- 796f2e
- 574f21
- 353014
- 121107
Color schemes using #E4DEB8
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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#E4DEB8 FAQ
What color is #E4DEB8?
#E4DEB8 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 45% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4DEB8?
#E4DEB8 is rgb(228, 222, 184) in RGB, hsl(52, 45%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4DEB8?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.44:1.
What colors go well with #E4DEB8?
Its direct complement is #B9BFE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9D4E4 and #C9B9E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.