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#DBC8AD

#DBC8AD
Conversions
HEX#DBC8AD
RGBrgb(219, 200, 173)
HSLhsl(35, 39%, 77%)
HSVhsv(35, 21%, 86%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 14%)
Copy CSS
color: #dbc8ad; /* rgb */ color: rgb(219, 200, 173); /* hsl */ color: hsl(35, 39%, 77%);
Contrast
On white1.63 : 1
On ink black11.73 : 1

About #DBC8AD

#DBC8AD is the hex color #DBC8AD, which translates to rgb(219, 200, 173) in RGB and hsl(35, 39%, 77%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 35 degrees, with a saturation of 39 percent and a lightness of 77 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a light shade.

Using #DBC8AD in a design

Text placed directly on #DBC8AD is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #DBC8AD

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #DBC8AD for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #DBC8AD

  • HEX: #DBC8AD
  • RGB: rgb(219, 200, 173)
  • HSL: hsl(35, 39%, 77%)
  • HSV: hsv(35, 21%, 86%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 14%)

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