analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBCCB3 — Oat
#DBCCB3 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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.
#dbccb3
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBCCB3
- faf8f5
- ebe3d5
- dcceb5
- cdb895
- bea375
- af8e55
- 917544
- 715b35
- 514126
- 312817
- 110e08
Color schemes using #DBCCB3
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
#DBCCB3 FAQ
What color is #DBCCB3?
#DBCCB3 is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 36% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBCCB3?
#DBCCB3 is rgb(219, 204, 179) in RGB, hsl(38, 36%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBCCB3?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.3:1.
What colors go well with #DBCCB3?
Its direct complement is #B3C2DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B3D6DB and #B8B3DB gives you contrast without the vibration.