Information about #DCB98E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#DCB98E falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(220, 185, 142) — 86.3% red, 72.5% green, 55.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 14 / 31 / 14. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DCB98E presents itself as a clearly saturated warm orange — one that appears airy and pastel-like. 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 Moscato (#DEBA8E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pancho (#DFB992) and Double Haystack (#D6B88A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(220, 185, 142)), which gives #DCB98E its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DCB98E: 11.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for white. #DCB98E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DCB98E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#DCB98E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#DCB98E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#DCB98E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#DCB98E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#DCB98E 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #DCB98E

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

Moscato color link
Moscato

#DEBA8E

Pancho color link
Pancho

#DFB992

Double Haystack color link
Double Haystack

#D6B88A

Burlywood color link
Burlywood

#DEB887

Half Putty color link
Half Putty

#D8BF8B

Smooth Operator color link
Smooth Operator

#D2B88A

Tan color link
Tan

#D2B48C

Manuka Honey color link
Manuka Honey

#DEC083

Saloon color link
Saloon

#D5BF98

Calico color link
Calico

#D5B185

Zombie color link
Zombie

#DDC283

Very Light Brown color link
Very Light Brown

#D3B683

#DCB98E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DCB98E
  • RGB220, 185, 142
  • CMYK0, 14, 31, 14
  • CSSrgb(220, 185, 142)
  • HSL33°, 53%, 71%
  • HSL Precise33.077°, 52.703%, 70.98%
  • HSV33°, 35%, 86%
  • HSB33°, 35%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.863
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.863, 0.725, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.863, 0.725, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.863, 0.725, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDDCB98E
  • DECIMAL ID14465422
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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