analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBCD61 — Flax
#DBCD61 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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.
#dbcd61
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBCD61
- fcfbf3
- f3efcc
- ebe3a6
- e2d780
- d9cb5a
- d1be33
- ae9e27
- 887b1f
- 615816
- 3b360d
- 151305
Color schemes using #DBCD61
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
#DBCD61 FAQ
What color is #DBCD61?
#DBCD61 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 63% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DBCD61?
#DBCD61 is rgb(219, 205, 97) in RGB, hsl(53, 63%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 56%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBCD61?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.92:1.
What colors go well with #DBCD61?
Its direct complement is #616FDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #61ACDB and #9061DB gives you contrast without the vibration.