analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD49F — Oat
#DBD49F is a light moderately 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.
#dbd49f
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Tints and shades of #DBD49F
- fbfaf4
- eeebd2
- e1dbb0
- d4cc8e
- c7bd6c
- baad4a
- 9b8f3b
- 79702e
- 575021
- 353114
- 121107
Color schemes using #DBD49F
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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#DBD49F FAQ
What color is #DBD49F?
#DBD49F is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 45% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD49F?
#DBD49F is rgb(219, 212, 159) in RGB, hsl(53, 45%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 27%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD49F?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.93:1.
What colors go well with #DBD49F?
Its direct complement is #9FA6DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FC4DB and #B69FDB gives you contrast without the vibration.