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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7D2AE — Oat
#E7D2AE is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #E7D2AE
- fbf8f3
- f1e4cf
- e6d0ab
- dbbc87
- d0a863
- c6943f
- a47a31
- 805f26
- 5c441b
- 382911
- 140f06
Color schemes using #E7D2AE
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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#E7D2AE FAQ
What color is #E7D2AE?
#E7D2AE is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 54% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E7D2AE?
#E7D2AE is rgb(231, 210, 174) in RGB, hsl(38, 54%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7D2AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.23:1.
What colors go well with #E7D2AE?
Its direct complement is #ADC2E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADDFE6 and #B4ADE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.