Information about #DCB250 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DCB250 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(220, 178, 80) — 86.3% red, 69.8% green, 31.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 16 / 55 / 14. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DCB250 presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rob Roy (#DDAD56). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fish N Chips (#DCAB4B) and Sunkissed (#E6B553).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(220, 178, 80)), which gives #DCB250 its character. If you plan to put text on a #DCB250 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 10.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#DCB250 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#DCB250 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DCB250

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#DCB250 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DCB250
  • RGB220, 178, 80
  • CMYK0, 16, 55, 14
  • HSL42°, 67%, 59%
  • HSL Precise42°, 66.667%, 58.824%
  • HSV42°, 64%, 86%
  • HSB42°, 64%, 86%
  • HEX IDDCB250
  • DECIMAL ID14463568
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.4%
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