analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDCCBB — Oat
#EDCCBB is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #EDCCBB
- fcf6f3
- f2dace
- e8bea9
- dea284
- d4865f
- cb6a3a
- a8562d
- 834323
- 5e3019
- 391d0f
- 140a05
Color schemes using #EDCCBB
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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#EDCCBB FAQ
What color is #EDCCBB?
#EDCCBB is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EDCCBB?
#EDCCBB is rgb(237, 204, 187) in RGB, hsl(20, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 21%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDCCBB?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.96:1.
What colors go well with #EDCCBB?
Its direct complement is #BBDCED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBEDE4 and #BBC3ED gives you contrast without the vibration.