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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D59D6D — Sand
#D59D6D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 28° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #D59D6D
- fcf7f3
- f1dfcf
- e6c6aa
- dcae86
- d19662
- c77d3d
- a56730
- 815025
- 5c391b
- 382310
- 140c06
Color schemes using #D59D6D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#D59D6D FAQ
What color is #D59D6D?
#D59D6D is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 55% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D59D6D?
#D59D6D is rgb(213, 157, 109) in RGB, hsl(28, 55%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 49%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D59D6D?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.87:1.
What colors go well with #D59D6D?
Its direct complement is #6DA4D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6DD5D1 and #6D70D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.