Warm Oats
Also known as: Atlantic Fig Snail , Wool Skein , Vintage Ephemera , Pebblebrook
Warm Oats holds a soft position in the orange range and reads as playful and vibrant. You'll see it used for friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.55:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Warm Oats color codes
- HEX
- #D8CFBA
- RGB
- rgb(216, 207, 186)
- RGBA
- rgba(216, 207, 186, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(42, 28%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(42, 14%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(83.4 0.6 11.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.6% 0.030 87.6)
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: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Warm Oats works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Warm Oats
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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 Warm Oats 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 1.55:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.55:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Warm Oats background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Warm Oats
Warm Oats with its complement
Soft neighbors of Warm Oats
Warm Oats triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Berber #D8CFB6 · ΔE 1.5
- Buff It #D9CFBE · ΔE 1.9
- Bone #E0D7C6 · ΔE 2.5
- Fish Bone #E4D9C5 · ΔE 2.7
- Malt #DDCFBC · ΔE 2.9
- Trail Dust #D0C4AC · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Warm Oats is closest to Steel Mist .
FAQ
Warm Oats FAQs
What color is Warm Oats?
Warm Oats is a light orange with the hex code #D8CFBA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 28% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Warm Oats?
The hex code for Warm Oats is #D8CFBA. In RGB it's rgb(216, 207, 186), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 15%).
What colors go well with Warm Oats?
Warm Oats pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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