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#DBE6B3 color code is #DBE6B3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dbe6b3.

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#DBE6B3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DBE6B3 is 0.7491. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.31:1 against white and 15.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DBE6B3 on white1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DBE6B3 on black15.98:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DBE6B31.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DBE6B315.98:1AAA

#DBE6B3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DBE6B3?+
The hex code for #DBE6B3 is #DBE6B3. In RGB it's rgb(219, 230, 179), and in HSL it's hsl(73, 50%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #DBE6B3?+
#DBE6B3 in RGB is (219, 230, 179). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 230, 179).
What is the CMYK value of #DBE6B3?+
#DBE6B3 converts to CMYK(5%, 0%, 22%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DBE6B3.
Is #dbe6b3 a warm or cool color?+
#DBE6B3 (#DBE6B3) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 73° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dbe6b3 belong to?+
#DBE6B3 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 73°, 50%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #dbe6b3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DBE6B3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.31:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #dbe6b3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DBE6B3 (#DBE6B3) is 3092 C Light Citron, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DBE6B3 in design

Practical guidance for using #dbe6b3 (#DBE6B3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DBE6B3 (#DBE6B3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DBE6B3 (#DBE6B3) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DBE6B3 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#DBE6B3 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #DBE6B3

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #dbe6b3 (#DBE6B3). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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