analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBDB39 — Saffron
#DBDB39 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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.
#dbdb39
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DBDB39
- fdfdf2
- f5f5ca
- eeeea3
- e7e77b
- e0e053
- d8d82c
- b4b421
- 8c8c1a
- 656512
- 3d3d0b
- 161604
Color schemes using #DBDB39
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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#DBDB39 FAQ
What color is #DBDB39?
#DBDB39 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 69% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DBDB39?
#DBDB39 is rgb(219, 219, 57) in RGB, hsl(60, 69%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 74%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBDB39?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.2:1.
What colors go well with #DBDB39?
Its direct complement is #3939DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #398ADB and #8A39DB gives you contrast without the vibration.