analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFBC9F — Oat
#DFBC9F is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #DFBC9F
- fbf7f4
- efded0
- e4c6ad
- d8ad8a
- cc9467
- c17c44
- a06535
- 7d4f2a
- 5a391e
- 362212
- 130c06
Color schemes using #DFBC9F
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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#DFBC9F FAQ
What color is #DFBC9F?
#DFBC9F is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 50% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFBC9F?
#DFBC9F is rgb(223, 188, 159) in RGB, hsl(27, 50%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 29%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFBC9F?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.83:1.
What colors go well with #DFBC9F?
Its direct complement is #9FC2DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FDFDC and #9FA3DF gives you contrast without the vibration.