analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBE797 — Flax
#DBE797 is a light saturated green sitting at 69° 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.
#dbe797
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DBE797
- fbfcf3
- eef3cc
- e0eba6
- d3e280
- c6d95a
- b9d133
- 9aae27
- 78881f
- 566116
- 343b0d
- 121505
Color schemes using #DBE797
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
#DBE797 FAQ
What color is #DBE797?
#DBE797 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 63% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DBE797?
#DBE797 is rgb(219, 231, 151) in RGB, hsl(69, 63%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 35%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBE797?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.89:1.
What colors go well with #DBE797?
Its direct complement is #A397E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97B3E7 and #CB97E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.