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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9DCA1 — Oat
#E9DCA1 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #E9DCA1
- fcfaf3
- f3eccd
- eadea7
- e1d081
- d8c15b
- d0b335
- ad9429
- 877420
- 615317
- 3b320e
- 151205
Color schemes using #E9DCA1
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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#E9DCA1 FAQ
What color is #E9DCA1?
#E9DCA1 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 62% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9DCA1?
#E9DCA1 is rgb(233, 220, 161) in RGB, hsl(49, 62%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 31%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9DCA1?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.22:1.
What colors go well with #E9DCA1?
Its direct complement is #A0ADE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A0D2E9 and #B7A0E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.