analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDD8B0 — Oat
#EDD8B0 is a light saturated orange sitting at 39° 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 #EDD8B0
- fcf9f3
- f3e6cc
- ebd3a6
- e2c080
- d9ad5a
- d19a33
- ae7f27
- 88631f
- 614716
- 3b2b0d
- 150f05
Color schemes using #EDD8B0
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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#EDD8B0 FAQ
What color is #EDD8B0?
#EDD8B0 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 63% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDD8B0?
#EDD8B0 is rgb(237, 216, 176) in RGB, hsl(39, 63%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 26%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDD8B0?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.05:1.
What colors go well with #EDD8B0?
Its direct complement is #B0C5ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0E4ED and #B9B0ED gives you contrast without the vibration.