analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEDDB4 — Oat
#EEDDB4 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#eeddb4
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #EEDDB4
- fcf9f3
- f3e8cc
- ebd6a6
- e2c580
- d9b35a
- d1a233
- ae8527
- 88681f
- 614b16
- 3b2d0d
- 151005
Color schemes using #EEDDB4
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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#EEDDB4 FAQ
What color is #EEDDB4?
#EEDDB4 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 63% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEDDB4?
#EEDDB4 is rgb(238, 221, 180) in RGB, hsl(42, 63%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEDDB4?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.64:1.
What colors go well with #EEDDB4?
Its direct complement is #B4C6EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4E2EE and #C0B4EE gives you contrast without the vibration.