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Oatmeal
Oatmeal
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Oatmeal Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(212, 200, 184)Copy
HSLhsl(34, 25%, 78%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(34, 13%, 83%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 17%)Copy
Oatmeal Color Schemes
Complementary
#D4C8B8
Click to copy#B8C4D4
Click to copyAnalogous
#D4BAB8
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#B8D2D4
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Click to copyMonochromatic
#D4C8B8
Click to copy#FAF9F8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#AE9778
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Click to copyOatmeal WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.65 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.75 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.51 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.67 : 1
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Oatmeal Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Oatmeal Color Introduction
Definition
Oatmeal (HEX #D4C8B8) has the RGB value rgb(212, 200, 184), the HSL value hsl(34°, 25%, 78%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 17%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Oatmeal is #B8C4D4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D4BAB8 and #D2D4B8 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B8D2D4, #BAB8D4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Oatmeal uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Oatmeal has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 against white and 12.75:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Oatmeal has a lightness of 78% and a saturation of 25%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A low-key neutral base color, soft and not harsh, suited as a transitional ground for Baroque decoration.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Oatmeal tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Oatmeal is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Oatmeal Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
