analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5D3A4 — Oat
#E5D3A4 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 43° 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.
#e5d3a4
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E5D3A4
- fcf9f3
- f1e7ce
- e7d6aa
- ddc485
- d2b261
- c8a03c
- a6842f
- 826725
- 5d4a1a
- 382d10
- 141006
Color schemes using #E5D3A4
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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#E5D3A4 FAQ
What color is #E5D3A4?
#E5D3A4 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 56% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5D3A4?
#E5D3A4 is rgb(229, 211, 164) in RGB, hsl(43, 56%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5D3A4?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.19:1.
What colors go well with #E5D3A4?
Its direct complement is #A4B6E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4D7E5 and #B2A4E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.