Information about #DBC48F color

#DBC48F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DBC48F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(219, 196, 143) — 85.9% red, 76.9% green, 56.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 30 / 14. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DBC48F is a clearly saturated warm orange that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Half Putty (#D8BF8B). Slightly further away sit Moscato (#DEBA8E) and Saloon (#D5BF98).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(219, 196, 143)), which gives #DBC48F its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DBC48F: 12.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#DBC48F color variations

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#DBC48F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DBC48F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Half Putty color link
Half Putty

#D8BF8B

Moscato color link
Moscato

#DEBA8E

Saloon color link
Saloon

#D5BF98

Honey Beige color link
Honey Beige

#DBC49B

Lemon Twist color link
Lemon Twist

#D7CF8C

Pancho color link
Pancho

#DFB992

Sandbar color link
Sandbar

#E2C385

Zombie color link
Zombie

#DDC283

Manuka Honey color link
Manuka Honey

#DEC083

Smooth Cream color link
Smooth Cream

#DAC79C

New Orleans color link
New Orleans

#E4C385

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DBC48F
  • RGB219, 196, 143
  • CMYK0, 9, 30, 14
  • CSSrgb(219, 196, 143)
  • HSL42°, 51%, 71%
  • HSL Precise41.842°, 51.351%, 70.98%
  • HSV42°, 35%, 86%
  • HSB42°, 35%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.859
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.859, 0.769, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.859, 0.769, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.859, 0.769, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDDBC48F
  • DECIMAL ID14402703
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01