#DEB8AD Color Meaning and Information

#DEB8AD Color Information

#DEB8AD RGB value is (222, 184, 173). The hex color red value is 222, green is 184, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 22 percent, 13percent.

#DEB8AD

rgb(222, 184, 173)

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#DEB8AD Color Meaning

color #DEB8AD signifies delicate sentiment, faded romance, and gentle nostalgia. #DEB8AD soft pink resembles vintage rose. Color #DEB8AD conveys tender emotion muted by time. Psychologically, color #DEB8AD provides comforting warmth. #DEB8AD evokes cherished memory. Culturally, color #DEB8AD references shabby chic decor. Spiritually, #DEB8AD promotes gentle acceptance.

Color Conversion

Convert #DEB8AD 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

#DEB8AD

RGB

rgb(222, 184, 173)

HSL

hsl(13°, 43%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 17%, 22%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(13°, 22%, 87%)

XYZ

54.8075 52.8277 46.8433

Yxy

52.8277 0.3548 0.3420

Hunter Lab

72.6827 3.1059 2.2874

CIE-Lab

77.7732 11.9751 10.6957

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)

87%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue173 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Yellow22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#DEB8AD 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

#DEB8AD 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 #DEB8AD 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:#DEB8AD

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 #DEB8AD 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

#DEB8AD

protanopia

#cecdb0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DEB8AD;

Text Color

color: #DEB8AD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DEB8AD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DEB8AD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DEB8AD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DEB8AD 0%, #a15540 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DEB8AD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.