analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD38F — Flax
#DBD38F is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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.
#dbd38f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBD38F
- fbfaf3
- f0edd0
- e4dfad
- d9d189
- cdc366
- c2b542
- a19634
- 7e7529
- 5a541d
- 373312
- 131206
Color schemes using #DBD38F
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.
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#DBD38F FAQ
What color is #DBD38F?
#DBD38F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 51% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD38F?
#DBD38F is rgb(219, 211, 143) in RGB, hsl(54, 51%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 35%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD38F?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.73:1.
What colors go well with #DBD38F?
Its direct complement is #8F97DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FBDDB and #AE8FDB gives you contrast without the vibration.