Color #DEBAA6 Color / Colour Code #DEBAA6
This page shows the hex color code for color #debaa6 (#DEBAA6). The colour is a orange tone with 46% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEBAA6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEBAA6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 351, 21, and 51 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 21, 141, and 261 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEBAA6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 21 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 21 to 66 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 21 with its complement at 201 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 #DEBAA6
Lightness variations at hue 21 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEBAA6
Design Use Cases for #DEBAA6
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #DEBAA6 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
#DEBAA6 at 76% 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
#DEBAA6 sits in the orange range (hue 21). 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 #DEBAA6 (hue 21) to its complement at hue 201. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 51. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #debaa6, #a6cade);
CSS Code for #DEBAA6
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Colors visually similar to #DEBAA6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEBAA6 (#DEBAA6)
#DEBAA6 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 186 green, and 166 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 21 degrees with 46% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEBAA6 is 194/255 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, 16% magenta, 25% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEBAA6 against white is 1.80:1 and against black is 11.68:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.68:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #A6CADE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEBAA6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DEA6AE and #DED6A6, 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 #DEBAA6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEBAA6?
- #DEBAA6 is Color #DEBAA6, a orange color (colour) with RGB(222, 186, 166), HSL(21, 46%, 76%), and CMYK(0%, 16%, 25%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 194/255.
- Is #DEBAA6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEBAA6 has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.68:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEBAA6?
- The complementary colour is #A6CADE (hue 201). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DEA6AE and #DED6A6. The triadic palette adds #A6DEB9 and #B9A6DE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEBAA6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #debaa6; or rgb(222, 186, 166); or hsl(21, 46%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 21 46% 76%; 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.