analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBBDAD — Oat
#DBBDAD is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DBBDAD
- faf6f4
- ecdcd4
- dec2b3
- cfa893
- c18e72
- b37351
- 945e41
- 744933
- 533524
- 322016
- 120b08
Color schemes using #DBBDAD
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.
Nearby colors
#DBBDAD FAQ
What color is #DBBDAD?
#DBBDAD is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 39% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBBDAD?
#DBBDAD is rgb(219, 189, 173) in RGB, hsl(21, 39%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 21%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBBDAD?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.89:1.
What colors go well with #DBBDAD?
Its direct complement is #ADCBDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADDBD4 and #ADB4DB gives you contrast without the vibration.