analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBDEB5 — Oat
#DBDEB5 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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.
#dbdeb5
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBDEB5
- fafaf4
- eaecd4
- daddb4
- cbcf93
- bbc073
- abb253
- 8e9342
- 6f7334
- 4f5225
- 303216
- 111208
Color schemes using #DBDEB5
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
#DBDEB5 FAQ
What color is #DBDEB5?
#DBDEB5 is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 38% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBDEB5?
#DBDEB5 is rgb(219, 222, 181) in RGB, hsl(64, 38%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 18%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBDEB5?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.13:1.
What colors go well with #DBDEB5?
Its direct complement is #B8B5DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5C7DE and #CCB5DE gives you contrast without the vibration.