analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD9B3 — Oat
#DBD9B3 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.
#dbd9b3
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBD9B3
- fafaf5
- ebead5
- dcdab5
- cdca95
- beba75
- afab55
- 918d44
- 716e35
- 514f26
- 313017
- 111108
Color schemes using #DBD9B3
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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#DBD9B3 FAQ
What color is #DBD9B3?
#DBD9B3 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 36% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD9B3?
#DBD9B3 is rgb(219, 217, 179) in RGB, hsl(57, 36%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD9B3?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.59:1.
What colors go well with #DBD9B3?
Its direct complement is #B3B5DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B3C9DB and #C5B3DB gives you contrast without the vibration.