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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6E5A8 — Oat
#E6E5A8 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 #E6E5A8
- fcfbf3
- f1f0cf
- e6e5aa
- dcda86
- d1cf62
- c7c43d
- a5a330
- 817f25
- 5c5b1b
- 383710
- 141406
Color schemes using #E6E5A8
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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#E6E5A8 FAQ
What color is #E6E5A8?
#E6E5A8 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 55% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6E5A8?
#E6E5A8 is rgb(230, 229, 168) in RGB, hsl(59, 55%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 27%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6E5A8?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.14:1.
What colors go well with #E6E5A8?
Its direct complement is #A8A9E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8C8E6 and #C6A8E6 gives you contrast without the vibration.