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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6D9AB — Oat
#E6D9AB 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 #E6D9AB
- fbfaf3
- f1e9cf
- e6d9ab
- dbc987
- d0b963
- c6a83f
- a48b31
- 806d26
- 5c4e1b
- 382f11
- 141106
Color schemes using #E6D9AB
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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#E6D9AB FAQ
What color is #E6D9AB?
#E6D9AB is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 54% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6D9AB?
#E6D9AB is rgb(230, 217, 171) in RGB, hsl(47, 54%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 26%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6D9AB?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.88:1.
What colors go well with #E6D9AB?
Its direct complement is #ADB9E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADD6E6 and #BDADE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.