analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD795 — Flax
#DBD795 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
#dbd795
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBD795
- fbfbf4
- efeed1
- e3e0ae
- d7d38b
- cbc668
- bfb945
- 9f9a36
- 7c782a
- 59561e
- 363412
- 131207
Color schemes using #DBD795
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
#DBD795 FAQ
What color is #DBD795?
#DBD795 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 49% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD795?
#DBD795 is rgb(219, 215, 149) in RGB, hsl(57, 49%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 32%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD795?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.17:1.
What colors go well with #DBD795?
Its direct complement is #9598DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95BBDB and #B495DB gives you contrast without the vibration.