analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFB59F — Khaki
#DFB59F is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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.
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Tints and shades of #DFB59F
- fbf6f4
- efdbd0
- e4c0ad
- d8a58a
- cc8a67
- c16f44
- a05b35
- 7d472a
- 5a331e
- 361f12
- 130b06
Color schemes using #DFB59F
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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#DFB59F FAQ
What color is #DFB59F?
#DFB59F is a shade of khaki in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 50% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFB59F?
#DFB59F is rgb(223, 181, 159) in RGB, hsl(21, 50%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 29%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFB59F?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.25:1.
What colors go well with #DFB59F?
Its direct complement is #9FC9DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FDFD6 and #9FA9DF gives you contrast without the vibration.