analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBC980 — Flax
#DBC980 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.
#dbc980
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBC980
- fcfaf3
- f1eace
- e7dbaa
- ddcb85
- d2bc61
- c8ac3c
- a68e2f
- 826f25
- 5d501a
- 383010
- 141106
Color schemes using #DBC980
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
#DBC980 FAQ
What color is #DBC980?
#DBC980 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 56% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBC980?
#DBC980 is rgb(219, 201, 128) in RGB, hsl(48, 56%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 42%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBC980?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.68:1.
What colors go well with #DBC980?
Its direct complement is #8092DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80C0DB and #9B80DB gives you contrast without the vibration.