analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCB09E — Khaki
#DCB09E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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.
#dcb09e
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCB09E
- fbf6f4
- efdad1
- e2bdaf
- d6a18c
- c9856a
- bd6947
- 9d5538
- 7a422c
- 583020
- 351d13
- 130a07
Color schemes using #DCB09E
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
#DCB09E FAQ
What color is #DCB09E?
#DCB09E is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCB09E?
#DCB09E is rgb(220, 176, 158) in RGB, hsl(17, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 28%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCB09E?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.75:1.
What colors go well with #DCB09E?
Its direct complement is #9ECADC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EDCCE and #9EABDC gives you contrast without the vibration.