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Oatmeal

Oatmeal
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Oatmeal Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#E2D9C7Copy
RGBrgb(226, 217, 199)Copy
HSLhsl(40, 32%, 83%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(40, 12%, 89%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 11%)Copy

Oatmeal Color Schemes

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Complementary
#E2D9C7
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#C7D0E2
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Analogous
#E2CBC7
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#DDE2C7
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Split Complementary
#C7DEE2
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#CCC7E2
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Monochromatic
#E2D9C7
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#FFFFFF
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#FFFFFF
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#BFAB84
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#927A4B
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#4E4229
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Oatmeal WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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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
1.40 : 1
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Black background #000000
14.98 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.01 : 1
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Oatmeal Shade Variants

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Oatmeal Color Introduction

Definition

Oatmeal (HEX #E2D9C7) has the RGB value rgb(226, 217, 199), the HSL value hsl(40°, 32%, 83%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 11%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Oatmeal is #C7D0E2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E2CBC7 and #DDE2C7 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#C7DDE2, #CBC7E2) 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 1.40:1 against white and 14.98:1 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 83% and a saturation of 32%, 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 pale earth tone similar to oatmeal, soft and fresh, suited to pairing with light gray and white for a minimalist look.

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.

Morandi ColorsMorandi ColorsColor Card→OrangeColor Family→