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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7BD97 — Oat
#E7BD97 is a light saturated orange sitting at 29° 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 #E7BD97
- fcf7f3
- f3dfcc
- ebc7a6
- e2af80
- d9975a
- d17f33
- ae6827
- 88511f
- 613a16
- 3b230d
- 150c05
Color schemes using #E7BD97
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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#E7BD97 FAQ
What color is #E7BD97?
#E7BD97 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 63% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7BD97?
#E7BD97 is rgb(231, 189, 151) in RGB, hsl(29, 63%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 35%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7BD97?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.12:1.
What colors go well with #E7BD97?
Its direct complement is #97C1E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97E7E6 and #9798E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.