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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9D0B9 — Oat
#E9D0B9 is a light moderately 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 #E9D0B9
- fbf7f3
- f0dfd0
- e5c7ac
- dab088
- ce9865
- c38041
- a26933
- 7e5228
- 5b3b1d
- 372411
- 130d06
Color schemes using #E9D0B9
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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#E9D0B9 FAQ
What color is #E9D0B9?
#E9D0B9 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 52% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9D0B9?
#E9D0B9 is rgb(233, 208, 185) in RGB, hsl(29, 52%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 21%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9D0B9?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.19:1.
What colors go well with #E9D0B9?
Its direct complement is #B9D2E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9E9E8 and #B9BAE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.