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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB5E1F — Burnt Orange
#DB5E1F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #DB5E1F
- fdf5f2
- f7d8c9
- f1bba0
- eb9d76
- e6804d
- e06324
- bb501b
- 913e15
- 682d0f
- 3f1b09
- 160a03
Color schemes using #DB5E1F
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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#DB5E1F FAQ
What color is #DB5E1F?
#DB5E1F is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 75% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB5E1F?
#DB5E1F is rgb(219, 94, 31) in RGB, hsl(20, 75%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 86%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB5E1F?
White text on this background reaches 3.73:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.63:1.
What colors go well with #DB5E1F?
Its direct complement is #1F9CDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1FDBBB and #1F3EDB gives you contrast without the vibration.