Oatmeal
Also known as: Neutra , Villa Grey , Malibu Beige , Bay Sands
Oatmeal is what happens when orange turns soft and gentle. The effect is warm and inviting, made for children's products and fitness brands. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.75:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Oatmeal color codes
- HEX
- #C9C1B1
- RGB
- rgb(201, 193, 177)
- RGBA
- rgba(201, 193, 177, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 18%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 12%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(78.4 0.9 9.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.3% 0.024 84.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 7.5
- RAL 7044: Silk grey #BDBDB2 · ΔE 4.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Oatmeal works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Oatmeal
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Oatmeal by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.75:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Oatmeal background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Oatmeal
Oatmeal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oatmeal
Oatmeal triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pelican #C1BCAC · ΔE 2.1
- Trail Dust #D0C4AC · ΔE 3.1
- Ash #BEBAA7 · ΔE 3.4
- Buff It #D9CFBE · ΔE 3.7
- Attic Linen #CCBCA9 · ΔE 3.7
- Warm Oats #D8CFBA · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Oatmeal is closest to Arctic Ice .
FAQ
Oatmeal FAQs
What color is Oatmeal?
Oatmeal is a light orange with the hex code #C9C1B1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 18% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Oatmeal?
The hex code for Oatmeal is #C9C1B1. In RGB it's rgb(201, 193, 177), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 21%).
What colors go well with Oatmeal?
Oatmeal pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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