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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5E4AE — Oat
#E5E4AE is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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 #E5E4AE
- fbfbf3
- f0efd0
- e4e3ad
- d9d789
- cdcc66
- c2c042
- a19f34
- 7e7c29
- 5a591d
- 373612
- 131306
Color schemes using #E5E4AE
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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#E5E4AE FAQ
What color is #E5E4AE?
#E5E4AE is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5E4AE?
#E5E4AE is rgb(229, 228, 174) in RGB, hsl(59, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 24%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5E4AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.04:1.
What colors go well with #E5E4AE?
Its direct complement is #AEAFE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AECAE5 and #C9AEE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.