#DEB8AA Color Meaning and Information

#DEB8AA Color Information

#DEB8AA RGB value is (222, 184, 170). The hex color red value is 222, green is 184, and blue is 170. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 23 percent, 13percent.

#DEB8AA

rgb(222, 184, 170)

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#DEB8AA Color Meaning

Color #DEB8AA signifies delicate sentiment, faded romance, and gentle nostalgia. #DEB8AA soft pink resembles vintage rose. Color #DEB8AA conveys tender emotion muted by time. Psychologically, color #DEB8AA provides comforting warmth. #DEB8AA evokes cherished memory. Culturally, color #DEB8AA references shabby chic decor. Spiritually, #DEB8AA promotes gentle acceptance.

Color Conversion

Convert #DEB8AA 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

#DEB8AA

RGB

rgb(222, 184, 170)

HSL

hsl(16°, 44%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(16°, 23%, 87%)

XYZ

54.5204 52.7129 45.3313

Yxy

52.7129 0.3574 0.3455

Hunter Lab

72.6037 2.9824 2.5818

CIE-Lab

77.7052 11.5402 12.2207

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)

87%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue170 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Yellow23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#DEB8AA 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

#DEB8AA 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 #DEB8AA 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:#DEB8AA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DEB8AA 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

#DEB8AA

protanopia

#cecdad

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DEB8AA;

Text Color

color: #DEB8AA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DEB8AA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DEB8AA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DEB8AA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DEB8AA 0%, #a35a3f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DEB8AA in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.