#DBC99E Color Information

Hex color code: #DBC99E

The hex color #DBC99E is a delicate orange with RGB values of (219, 201, 158) and HSL of (42°, 46%, 74%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameBurlywood
HEX
#DBC99E
RGB
219, 201, 158
HSL
42°, 46%, 74%
CMYK
0%, 8%, 28%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DBC99E;
background-color: #DBC99E;
border-color: #DBC99E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DBC99E;
border: 2px solid #DBC99E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DBC99E]
text-[#DBC99E]
border-[#DBC99E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DBC99E]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DBC99E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DBC99E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DBC99E; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #DBC99E; background-color: #DBC99E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DBC99E20; border-left: 4px solid #DBC99E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #DBC99E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DBC99E in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

219, 201, 158

Red: 219 / Green: 201 / Blue: 158

HSL

42°, 46%, 74%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

0%, 8%, 28%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 28% / Key: 14%

What color is #DBC99E?

#DBC99E is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DBC99E to RGB:

rgb(219, 201, 158)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DBC99E to HSL:

hsl(42, 46%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DBC99E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #DBC99E has RGB (219, 201, 158) and HSL (42°, 46%, 74%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DBC99E is #9EB1DB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DBAA9E.

Use #DBC99E in CSS: color: #DBC99E or background-color: #DBC99E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DBC99E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 12.86:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC99E?

#DBC99E is a gentle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #DBC99E?

#DBC99E in RGB is (219, 201, 158) - 219 red, 201 green, and 158 blue.

How to use #DBC99E in CSS?

Use #DBC99E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DBC99E?

#9EB1DB (complementary), #DBAA9E (analogous), and #C7AA66 (lighter shade) work well with #DBC99E.