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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB7E1A — Tangerine
#DB7E1A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #DB7E1A
- fdf8f1
- f8e1c7
- f4ca9d
- efb373
- ea9c49
- e5851f
- bf6d16
- 955511
- 6b3d0d
- 412508
- 170d03
Color schemes using #DB7E1A
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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#DB7E1A FAQ
What color is #DB7E1A?
#DB7E1A is a shade of tangerine in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 79% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB7E1A?
#DB7E1A is rgb(219, 126, 26) in RGB, hsl(31, 79%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 88%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB7E1A?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.01:1.
What colors go well with #DB7E1A?
Its direct complement is #1A77DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1AD8DB and #1D1ADB gives you contrast without the vibration.