Color swatch image showing #DEB895 with RGB(222,184,149) values
Color swatch image showing #DEB895 with RGB(222,184,149) values

#DEB895 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DEB895 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DEB895 Color Information

#DEB895 RGB value is (222, 184, 149). The hex color red value is 222, green is 184, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 33 percent, 13 percent.

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#DEB895 Color Meaning

Color #DEB895 embodies soft warmth, approachable grounding, and gentle reliability. #DEB895 light brown-beige shade evokes comfort, calm stability, and nurturing energy. Color #DEB895 psychologically supports relaxation, emotional steadiness, and a sense of dependable calm. In Western design, color #DEB895 is associated with cozy interiors, natural textures, and versatile neutrality. Eastern traditions view #DEB895 as balancing, grounding, and subtly uplifting. Fengshui interprets #DEB895 muted earthy tone as stabilizing, ideal for living areas, communal spaces, or calming work environments. Spiritually, color #DEB895 resonates with the Root Chakra, promoting groundedness, physical comfort, and inner security. Designers and artists use #DEB895 in interiors, textiles, and neutral palettes to provide warmth and cohesion while supporting complementary accent colors. Its soft light brown tone harmonizes with almost any scheme.

Color Conversion

Convert #DEB895 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
#DEB895
RGB
rgb(222, 184, 149)
HSL
hsl(29°, 53%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 33%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 33%, 87%)
XYZ
52.6895 51.9805 35.6900
Yxy
51.9805 0.3754 0.3703
Hunter Lab
72.0975 2.2010 4.4432
CIE-Lab
77.2692 8.7160 22.9107

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DEB895 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

#DEB895 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 #DEB895 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.

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#DEB895

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DEB895 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

#DEB895

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DEB895;

Text Color

color: #DEB895;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DEB895;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DEB89540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DEB895;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DEB895 0%, #a46932 100%);

#DEB895 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DEB895 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.