analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBB59F — Khaki
#DBB59F is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #DBB59F
- fbf6f4
- eedcd2
- e1c2b0
- d4a88e
- c78d6c
- ba734a
- 9b5e3b
- 79492e
- 573521
- 352014
- 120b07
Color schemes using #DBB59F
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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#DBB59F FAQ
What color is #DBB59F?
#DBB59F is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 45% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBB59F?
#DBB59F is rgb(219, 181, 159) in RGB, hsl(22, 45%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 27%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBB59F?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.12:1.
What colors go well with #DBB59F?
Its direct complement is #9FC5DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FDBD3 and #9FA7DB gives you contrast without the vibration.