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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9C3A0 — Oat
#E9C3A0 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 #E9C3A0
- fcf7f3
- f3dfcd
- eac7a7
- e1af81
- d8975b
- d07f35
- ad6829
- 875120
- 613a17
- 3b230e
- 150c05
Color schemes using #E9C3A0
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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#E9C3A0 FAQ
What color is #E9C3A0?
#E9C3A0 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 62% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9C3A0?
#E9C3A0 is rgb(233, 195, 160) in RGB, hsl(29, 62%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 31%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9C3A0?
White text on this background reaches 1.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.78:1.
What colors go well with #E9C3A0?
Its direct complement is #A0C6E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A0E9E8 and #A0A1E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.