#DBC5BA color
The hex color #DBC5BA is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 77.3% green and 72.9% blue (219, 197, 186).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 31% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 15% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.71:1).
#DBC5BA color codes
| HEX | #DBC5BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 197, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 77.3%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 31%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 15%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.04, 5.94, 8.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.04, 10.23, 54.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.042, 58.539, 54.686) | |
| Decimal | 14403002 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBC5BA, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DBC5BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBC5BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DBC5BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc7b9Protanopia
no red cones#d0cbbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e2c2c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbc5ba; }
.text { color: #dbc5ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbc5ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 197 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbc5ba, #dbd6ba); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#cebbb3Mothy#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#e5d3ccBridal Scent#cabab1Smooth Pebbles
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DBC5BA?
- #DBC5BA is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Humble Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBC5BA?
- The RGB value is 219, 197, 186: 219 red, 197 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBC5BA?
- The complementary color is #BAD0DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBC5BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.71:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.