Color #DCD0BD Color / Colour Code #DCD0BD
This page shows the hex color code for color #dcd0bd (#DCD0BD). The colour is a orange tone with 31% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCD0BD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCD0BD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 7, 37, and 67 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 37, 157, and 277 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCD0BD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 37 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 37 to 82 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 37 with its complement at 217 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 #DCD0BD
Lightness variations at hue 37 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCD0BD
Design Use Cases for #DCD0BD
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #DCD0BD 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
#DCD0BD at 80% 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
#DCD0BD sits in the orange range (hue 37). 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 #DCD0BD (hue 37) to its complement at hue 217. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 67. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcd0bd, #bcc8dc);
CSS Code for #DCD0BD
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Colors visually similar to #DCD0BD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DCD0BD (#DCD0BD)
#DCD0BD is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 208 green, and 189 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 37 degrees with 31% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCD0BD is 209/255 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, 5% magenta, 14% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCD0BD against white is 1.52:1 and against black is 13.80:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.80:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BCC8DC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCD0BD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DCC0BC and #D8DCBC, 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 #DCD0BD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCD0BD?
- #DCD0BD is Color #DCD0BD, a orange color (colour) with RGB(220, 208, 189), HSL(37, 31%, 80%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 14%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 209/255.
- Is #DCD0BD accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCD0BD has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.80:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCD0BD?
- The complementary colour is #BCC8DC (hue 217). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DCC0BC and #D8DCBC. The triadic palette adds #BCDCD0 and #D0BCDC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCD0BD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dcd0bd; or rgb(220, 208, 189); or hsl(37, 31%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 37 31% 80%; 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.