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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5D0C7 — Oat
#E5D0C7 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #E5D0C7
- faf6f5
- ebdbd4
- ddc0b4
- cea594
- bf8a74
- b07054
- 925b43
- 724734
- 523326
- 321f17
- 110b08
Color schemes using #E5D0C7
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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#E5D0C7 FAQ
What color is #E5D0C7?
#E5D0C7 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 37% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5D0C7?
#E5D0C7 is rgb(229, 208, 199) in RGB, hsl(18, 37%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5D0C7?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.18:1.
What colors go well with #E5D0C7?
Its direct complement is #C7DCE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7E5DF and #C7CDE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.