Information about #DFBC6A color

#DFBC6A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DFBC6A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(223, 188, 106) (87.5% red, 73.7% green, 41.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 46 / 13 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #DFBC6A reads as a vivid, lively orange and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Essential Cream (#DCB66F). Slightly further away sit Chenin (#DEC371) and Creme De Banane (#E0C161).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(223, 188, 106)), which gives #DFBC6A its character. On this background, black text reaches a 11.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.8:1. #DFBC6A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DFBC6A color variations

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

#DFBC6A 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 #DFBC6A

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

Chenin color link
Chenin

#DEC371

Souffle color link
Souffle

#D5C171

Rich Caramel color link
Rich Caramel

#EAB563

Lanzones color link
Lanzones

#E0BC5B

Equator color link
Equator

#DAB160

Tacha color link
Tacha

#D2B960

Soft Gold color link
Soft Gold

#E0CD67

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DFBC6A
  • RGB223, 188, 106
  • CMYK0, 14, 46, 13
  • CSSrgb(223, 188, 106)
  • HSL42°, 65%, 65%
  • HSL Precise42.051°, 64.641%, 64.51%
  • HSV42°, 52%, 87%
  • HSB42°, 52%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.875
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • GLSLvec3(0.875, 0.737, 0.416)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.875, 0.737, 0.416, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.875, 0.737, 0.416)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDDFBC6A
  • DECIMAL ID14662762
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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