#DEB88C Color Meaning and Information

#DEB88C Color Information

#DEB88C RGB value is (222, 184, 140). The hex color red value is 222, green is 184, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 37 percent, 13 percent.

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#DEB88C Color Meaning

Color #DEB88C conveys earthy warmth, stable composure, and subtle elegance. In color psychology, #DEB88C encourages reflective thinking, measured focus, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #DEB88C appears in architecture, textiles, and decorative art, symbolizing natural harmony, durability, and timeless aesthetics. From a spiritual perspective, color #DEB88C embodies conscious grounding, deliberate observation, and balanced engagement. #DEB88C supports thoughtful reflection and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #DEB88C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#DEB88C

RGB

rgb(222, 184, 140)

HSL

hsl(32°, 55%, 71%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(32°, 37%, 87%)

XYZ

51.9983 51.7040 32.0502

Yxy

51.7040 0.3830 0.3809

Hunter Lab

71.9055 1.9087 5.1390

CIE-Lab

77.1035 7.6261 27.4819

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)

87%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue140 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Yellow37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#DEB88C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#DEB88C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #DEB88C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#DEB88C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DEB88C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#DEB88C

protanopia

#cecd97

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DEB88C;

Text Color

color: #DEB88C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DEB88C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DEB88C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DEB88C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DEB88C 0%, #a26c2f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DEB88C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.