Color #DBB499 Color / Colour Code #DBB499
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbb499 (#DBB499). The colour is a orange tone with 48% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBB499 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBB499 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 355, 25, and 55 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 25, 145, and 265 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBB499
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 25 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 25 to 70 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 25 with its complement at 205 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 #DBB499
Lightness variations at hue 25 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBB499
Design Use Cases for #DBB499
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #DBB499 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#DBB499 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DBB499 sits in the orange range (hue 25). 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 #DBB499 (hue 25) to its complement at hue 205. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 55. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbb499, #99c0db);
CSS Code for #DBB499
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About Color #DBB499 (#DBB499)
#DBB499 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 180 green, and 153 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 25 degrees with 48% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBB499 is 189/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 30% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBB499 against white is 1.91:1 and against black is 11.00:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.00:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #99C0DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBB499. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB999F and #DBD699, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBB499?
- #DBB499 is Color #DBB499, a orange color (colour) with RGB(219, 180, 153), HSL(25, 48%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 30%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #DBB499 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBB499 has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.00:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBB499?
- The complementary colour is #99C0DB (hue 205). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB999F and #DBD699. The triadic palette adds #99DBB5 and #B599DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBB499 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbb499; or rgb(219, 180, 153); or hsl(25, 48%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 25 48% 73%; 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.