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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7D3AC — Oat
#E7D3AC is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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 #E7D3AC
- fcf9f3
- f1e6cf
- e6d2aa
- dcbf86
- d1ac62
- c7993d
- a57e30
- 816225
- 5c471b
- 382b10
- 140f06
Color schemes using #E7D3AC
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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#E7D3AC FAQ
What color is #E7D3AC?
#E7D3AC is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 55% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E7D3AC?
#E7D3AC is rgb(231, 211, 172) in RGB, hsl(40, 55%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 26%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7D3AC?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.31:1.
What colors go well with #E7D3AC?
Its direct complement is #ACC0E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ACDDE7 and #B6ACE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.