analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD8A3 — Oat
#DBD8A3 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.
#dbd8a3
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBD8A3
- fbfaf4
- eeecd2
- e0deb0
- d3d08f
- c6c26d
- b9b44b
- 99953c
- 78742f
- 565321
- 343314
- 121207
Color schemes using #DBD8A3
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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#DBD8A3 FAQ
What color is #DBD8A3?
#DBD8A3 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 44% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD8A3?
#DBD8A3 is rgb(219, 216, 163) in RGB, hsl(57, 44%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 26%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD8A3?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.36:1.
What colors go well with #DBD8A3?
Its direct complement is #A3A6DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3C2DB and #BCA3DB gives you contrast without the vibration.