analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD6AE — Oat
#DBD6AE 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.
#dbd6ae
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DBD6AE
- fafaf4
- ece9d4
- ddd8b4
- cfc893
- c0b773
- b2a653
- 938a42
- 736b34
- 524d25
- 322f16
- 121008
Color schemes using #DBD6AE
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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#DBD6AE FAQ
What color is #DBD6AE?
#DBD6AE is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 38% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD6AE?
#DBD6AE is rgb(219, 214, 174) in RGB, hsl(53, 38%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 21%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD6AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.24:1.
What colors go well with #DBD6AE?
Its direct complement is #AEB3DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AECADB and #BFAEDB gives you contrast without the vibration.