analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5DAAE — Oat
#E5DAAE is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #E5DAAE
- fbfaf3
- f0e9d0
- e4d9ad
- d9c989
- cdb966
- c2a842
- a18b34
- 7e6d29
- 5a4e1d
- 372f12
- 131106
Color schemes using #E5DAAE
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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#E5DAAE FAQ
What color is #E5DAAE?
#E5DAAE is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5DAAE?
#E5DAAE is rgb(229, 218, 174) in RGB, hsl(48, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5DAAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.97:1.
What colors go well with #E5DAAE?
Its direct complement is #AEB9E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AED4E5 and #BFAEE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.