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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5CEAE — Oat
#E5CEAE is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 35° 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 #E5CEAE
- fbf8f3
- f0e3d0
- e4cdad
- d9b889
- cda266
- c28d42
- a17434
- 7e5a29
- 5a411d
- 372712
- 130e06
Color schemes using #E5CEAE
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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#E5CEAE FAQ
What color is #E5CEAE?
#E5CEAE is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5CEAE?
#E5CEAE is rgb(229, 206, 174) in RGB, hsl(35, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5CEAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.77:1.
What colors go well with #E5CEAE?
Its direct complement is #AEC5E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEE0E5 and #B3AEE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.