analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0D8A8 — Oat
#F0D8A8 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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 #F0D8A8
- fdf9f2
- f6e7ca
- efd5a2
- e8c37a
- e2b251
- dba029
- b6841f
- 8e6718
- 664a11
- 3e2d0b
- 161004
Color schemes using #F0D8A8
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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#F0D8A8 FAQ
What color is #F0D8A8?
#F0D8A8 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 71% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0D8A8?
#F0D8A8 is rgb(240, 216, 168) in RGB, hsl(40, 71%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 30%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0D8A8?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.09:1.
What colors go well with #F0D8A8?
Its direct complement is #A8C0F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8E4F0 and #B4A8F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.