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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5D9AD — Oat
#E5D9AD is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #E5D9AD
- fbfaf3
- f0e9d0
- e5d9ac
- dac888
- ceb765
- c3a741
- a28a33
- 7e6c28
- 5b4d1d
- 372f11
- 131106
Color schemes using #E5D9AD
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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#E5D9AD FAQ
What color is #E5D9AD?
#E5D9AD is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 52% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5D9AD?
#E5D9AD is rgb(229, 217, 173) in RGB, hsl(47, 52%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5D9AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.86:1.
What colors go well with #E5D9AD?
Its direct complement is #AEBAE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AED6E5 and #BDAEE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.