analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBA575 — Sand
#DBA575 is a light 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.
#dba575
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Tints and shades of #DBA575
- fcf7f3
- f2dfce
- e9c6a8
- dfae83
- d5965e
- cc7d38
- a9662c
- 845022
- 5f3918
- 3a230f
- 140c05
Color schemes using #DBA575
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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#DBA575 FAQ
What color is #DBA575?
#DBA575 is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 59% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBA575?
#DBA575 is rgb(219, 165, 117) in RGB, hsl(28, 59%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 47%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBA575?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #DBA575?
Its direct complement is #75ACDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75DBD8 and #7579DB gives you contrast without the vibration.