analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD885 — Flax
#DBD885 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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.
#dbd885
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBD885
- fbfbf3
- f1f0cf
- e6e4ab
- dbd887
- d0cd63
- c6c13f
- a4a031
- 807d26
- 5c5a1b
- 383611
- 141306
Color schemes using #DBD885
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
#DBD885 FAQ
What color is #DBD885?
#DBD885 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 54% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD885?
#DBD885 is rgb(219, 216, 133) in RGB, hsl(58, 54%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 39%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD885?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.17:1.
What colors go well with #DBD885?
Its direct complement is #8588DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85B3DB and #AD85DB gives you contrast without the vibration.