analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBCD84 — Flax
#DBCD84 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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.
#dbcd84
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DBCD84
- fcfaf3
- f1ebcf
- e6dcaa
- dcce86
- d1bf62
- c7b03d
- a59230
- 817225
- 5c521b
- 383110
- 141106
Color schemes using #DBCD84
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
#DBCD84 FAQ
What color is #DBCD84?
#DBCD84 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 55% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBCD84?
#DBCD84 is rgb(219, 205, 132) in RGB, hsl(50, 55%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 40%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBCD84?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.08:1.
What colors go well with #DBCD84?
Its direct complement is #8493DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #84BEDB and #A184DB gives you contrast without the vibration.