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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5CEC2 — Oat
#E5CEC2 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #E5CEC2
- faf6f4
- ecdcd3
- dec2b3
- d0a892
- c28d71
- b47350
- 955e40
- 744932
- 543524
- 332016
- 120b08
Color schemes using #E5CEC2
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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#E5CEC2 FAQ
What color is #E5CEC2?
#E5CEC2 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 40% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5CEC2?
#E5CEC2 is rgb(229, 206, 194) in RGB, hsl(21, 40%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5CEC2?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.94:1.
What colors go well with #E5CEC2?
Its direct complement is #C2D9E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2E5E0 and #C2C8E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.