analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCB59E — Khaki
#DCB59E is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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.
#dcb59e
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Tints and shades of #DCB59E
- fbf6f4
- efdcd1
- e2c2af
- d6a78c
- c98d6a
- bd7247
- 9d5d38
- 7a492c
- 583420
- 352013
- 130b07
Color schemes using #DCB59E
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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#DCB59E FAQ
What color is #DCB59E?
#DCB59E is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCB59E?
#DCB59E is rgb(220, 181, 158) in RGB, hsl(22, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 28%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCB59E?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.15:1.
What colors go well with #DCB59E?
Its direct complement is #9EC5DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EDCD4 and #9EA6DC gives you contrast without the vibration.