analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD495 — Flax
#DBD495 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.
#dbd495
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DBD495
- fbfaf4
- efecd1
- e3deae
- d7d08b
- cbc168
- bfb345
- 9f9436
- 7c742a
- 59531e
- 363212
- 131207
Color schemes using #DBD495
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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#DBD495 FAQ
What color is #DBD495?
#DBD495 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 49% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD495?
#DBD495 is rgb(219, 212, 149) in RGB, hsl(54, 49%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 32%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD495?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.86:1.
What colors go well with #DBD495?
Its direct complement is #959CDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95BFDB and #B195DB gives you contrast without the vibration.