#DBD6C3 color
The hex color #DBD6C3 is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 83.9% green and 76.5% blue (219, 214, 195).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 25% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 11% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Peace & Quiet (#E0DAC8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.42:1).
#DBD6C3 color codes
| HEX | #DBD6C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 214, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 83.9%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 25%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 11%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.55, -1.52, 9.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.55, 10.11, 98.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.109, 67.094, 61.245) | |
| Decimal | 14407363 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBD6C3, 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 #DBD6C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBD6C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | 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 #DBD6C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad5c2Protanopia
no red cones#dcd7c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfd3d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbd6c3; }
.text { color: #dbd6c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbd6c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 214 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbd6c3, #d4dbc3); }
Similar colors
#e0dac8Peace & Quiet#e0dcc8Oatmeal#dad7c8Fennec Fox#dedbccCocoon#e1ddcdCappuccino Cosmico#e3ddccFossil Stone#e4dcc9Coco Malt#e2d8c3Exclusive Ivory
Questions
- What color is #DBD6C3?
- #DBD6C3 is a light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Peace & Quiet. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBD6C3?
- The RGB value is 219, 214, 195: 219 red, 214 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBD6C3?
- The complementary color is #C3C8DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBD6C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.42:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.