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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5CD9A — Oat
#E5CD9A is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #E5CD9A
- fcf9f3
- f2e7ce
- e9d4a8
- dfc283
- d5af5e
- cc9d38
- a9822c
- 846522
- 5f4918
- 3a2c0f
- 141005
Color schemes using #E5CD9A
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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#E5CD9A FAQ
What color is #E5CD9A?
#E5CD9A is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 59% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5CD9A?
#E5CD9A is rgb(229, 205, 154) in RGB, hsl(41, 59%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 33%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5CD9A?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.53:1.
What colors go well with #E5CD9A?
Its direct complement is #9AB1E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AD7E5 and #A79AE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.