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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EED9AA — Oat
#EED9AA is a light saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #EED9AA
- fcf9f2
- f5e8cb
- edd6a4
- e5c47d
- deb256
- d6a12e
- b28523
- 8b681b
- 644a14
- 3c2d0c
- 151004
Color schemes using #EED9AA
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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#EED9AA FAQ
What color is #EED9AA?
#EED9AA is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 67% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EED9AA?
#EED9AA is rgb(238, 217, 170) in RGB, hsl(41, 67%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 29%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EED9AA?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.14:1.
What colors go well with #EED9AA?
Its direct complement is #AABFEE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AAE2EE and #B6AAEE gives you contrast without the vibration.