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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5BE9E — Oat
#E5BE9E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #E5BE9E
- fcf7f3
- f2dece
- e8c5a9
- deac84
- d4945f
- cb7b3a
- a8642d
- 834e23
- 5e3819
- 39220f
- 140c05
Color schemes using #E5BE9E
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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#E5BE9E FAQ
What color is #E5BE9E?
#E5BE9E is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 58% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5BE9E?
#E5BE9E is rgb(229, 190, 158) in RGB, hsl(27, 58%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5BE9E?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.19:1.
What colors go well with #E5BE9E?
Its direct complement is #9EC5E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EE5E2 and #9EA2E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.