Color #DEB596 Color / Colour Code #DEB596
This page shows the hex color code for color #deb596 (#DEB596). The colour is a orange tone with 52% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEB596 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEB596 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 #DEB596
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 26 and saturation at 52%. 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 #DEB596
Lightness variations at hue 26 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEB596
Design Use Cases for #DEB596
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #DEB596 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
#DEB596 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
#DEB596 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 #DEB596 (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, #deb596, #96bfde);
CSS Code for #DEB596
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About Color #DEB596 (#DEB596)
#DEB596 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 181 green, and 150 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 26 degrees with 52% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEB596 is 190/255 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, 32% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEB596 against white is 1.88:1 and against black is 11.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #96BFDE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEB596. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DE969B and #DED996, 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 #DEB596?
- #DEB596 is Color #DEB596, a orange color (colour) with RGB(222, 181, 150), HSL(26, 52%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 32%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 190/255.
- Is #DEB596 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEB596 has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEB596?
- The complementary colour is #96BFDE (hue 206). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DE969B and #DED996. The triadic palette adds #96DEB5 and #B596DE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEB596 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #deb596; or rgb(222, 181, 150); or hsl(26, 52%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 26 52% 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.