#DBD3C9 color
The hex color #DBD3C9 is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 82.7% green and 78.8% blue (219, 211, 201).
Its hue angle is 33°, with 20% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 8% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Polished Limestone (#DCD5C8), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.17:1).
#DBD3C9 color codes
| HEX | #DBD3C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 211, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 82.7%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 20%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(33, 8%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.93, 1.03, 5.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.93, 6.01, 80.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.049, 65.866, 64.639) | |
| Decimal | 14406601 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBD3C9, 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 #DBD3C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBD3C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.17:1 | 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 #DBD3C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d3c8Protanopia
no red cones#d8d5c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfd1d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbd3c9; }
.text { color: #dbd3c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbd3c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 211 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbd3c9, #dadbc9); }
Similar colors
#dcd5c8Polished Limestone#dcd7cdSkyvory#ded5c7Shōji#dcd7ccAthena#e1daceNoble Cream#e1dbd0Merino#dbd7d0Catacomb Walls#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #DBD3C9?
- #DBD3C9 is a very light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Polished Limestone. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBD3C9?
- The RGB value is 219, 211, 201: 219 red, 211 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBD3C9?
- The complementary color is #C9D1DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBD3C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.17:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.