analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBC3BD — Oat
#DBC3BD is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 12° 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.
#dbc3bd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBC3BD
- faf6f5
- e9dad7
- d8bfb9
- c8a39a
- b7887c
- a66c5e
- 8a584c
- 6b453b
- 4d312a
- 2f1e1a
- 100b09
Color schemes using #DBC3BD
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
#DBC3BD FAQ
What color is #DBC3BD?
#DBC3BD is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 29% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBC3BD?
#DBC3BD is rgb(219, 195, 189) in RGB, hsl(12, 29%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 14%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBC3BD?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.55:1.
What colors go well with #DBC3BD?
Its direct complement is #BDD5DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDDBD2 and #BDC6DB gives you contrast without the vibration.