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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5DBA3 — Oat
#E5DBA3 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #E5DBA3
- fcfaf3
- f1ecce
- e7deaa
- ddd085
- d2c161
- c8b33c
- a6942f
- 827425
- 5d531a
- 383210
- 141206
Color schemes using #E5DBA3
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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#E5DBA3 FAQ
What color is #E5DBA3?
#E5DBA3 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 56% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5DBA3?
#E5DBA3 is rgb(229, 219, 163) in RGB, hsl(51, 56%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 29%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5DBA3?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.99:1.
What colors go well with #E5DBA3?
Its direct complement is #A4ADE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4CEE5 and #BAA4E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.