Oatmeal
Also known as: Neutra, Villa Grey, Malibu Beige, Bay Sands
As a soft take on orange, Oatmeal carries warm and inviting energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Oatmeal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.79:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.75:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Oatmeal background: #000000
Palettes featuring Oatmeal
Oatmeal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oatmeal
Oatmeal triad
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.
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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