analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAB665 — Sand
#DAB665 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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 #DAB665
- fcf9f3
- f3e7cd
- ead6a7
- e1c481
- d7b25c
- cea136
- ac852a
- 866720
- 604a17
- 3a2d0e
- 151005
Color schemes using #DAB665
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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#DAB665 FAQ
What color is #DAB665?
#DAB665 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 61% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DAB665?
#DAB665 is rgb(218, 182, 101) in RGB, hsl(42, 61%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 54%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAB665?
White text on this background reaches 1.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.86:1.
What colors go well with #DAB665?
Its direct complement is #678ADA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #67C3DA and #7E67DA gives you contrast without the vibration.