analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAD0A9 — Oat
#EAD0A9 is a light saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #EAD0A9
- fcf8f3
- f3e4cd
- eacfa7
- e1ba81
- d7a65c
- ce9136
- ac782a
- 865d20
- 604317
- 3a290e
- 150e05
Color schemes using #EAD0A9
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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#EAD0A9 FAQ
What color is #EAD0A9?
#EAD0A9 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 61% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAD0A9?
#EAD0A9 is rgb(234, 208, 169) in RGB, hsl(36, 61%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 28%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAD0A9?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.09:1.
What colors go well with #EAD0A9?
Its direct complement is #A9C3EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9E4EA and #AFA9EA gives you contrast without the vibration.