Color #DB9C6B Color / Colour Code #DB9C6B
This page shows the hex color code for color #db9c6b (#DB9C6B). The colour is a orange tone with 61% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DB9C6B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DB9C6B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 356, 26, and 56 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 26, 146, and 266 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DB9C6B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 26 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 26 to 71 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 26 with its complement at 206 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #DB9C6B
Lightness variations at hue 26 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DB9C6B
Design Use Cases for #DB9C6B
Vibrant Brand Color
#DB9C6B has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #DB9C6B has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DB9C6B sits in the orange range (hue 26). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DB9C6B (hue 26) to its complement at hue 206. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 56. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #db9c6b, #6babdb);
CSS Code for #DB9C6B
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About Color #DB9C6B (#DB9C6B)
#DB9C6B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 156 green, and 107 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 26 degrees with 61% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DB9C6B is 169/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 51% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DB9C6B against white is 2.34:1 and against black is 8.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6BABDB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DB9C6B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB6B73 and #DBD46B, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #DB9C6B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DB9C6B?
- #DB9C6B is Color #DB9C6B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(219, 156, 107), HSL(26, 61%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 29%, 51%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 169/255.
- Is #DB9C6B accessible for text?
- Against white, #DB9C6B has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DB9C6B?
- The complementary colour is #6BABDB (hue 206). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB6B73 and #DBD46B. The triadic palette adds #6BDB9C and #9C6BDB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DB9C6B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #db9c6b; or rgb(219, 156, 107); or hsl(26, 61%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 26 61% 64%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.