analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBC775 — Flax
#DBC775 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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.
#dbc775
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBC775
- fcfaf3
- f2ebce
- e9dca8
- dfcd83
- d5bd5e
- ccae38
- a9902c
- 847122
- 5f5118
- 3a310f
- 141105
Color schemes using #DBC775
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
#DBC775 FAQ
What color is #DBC775?
#DBC775 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 59% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBC775?
#DBC775 is rgb(219, 199, 117) in RGB, hsl(48, 59%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 47%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBC775?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.44:1.
What colors go well with #DBC775?
Its direct complement is #758ADB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75BDDB and #9475DB gives you contrast without the vibration.