#DEC49C

Color Details

HEX
#DEC49C
RGB
rgb(222, 196, 156)
HSL
hsl(36, 50%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.48:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dec49c
Contrast 12.48:1 AAA
White on #dec49c
Contrast 1.68:1 Fail
#dec49c on Black
Contrast 12.48:1 AAA
#dec49c on White
Contrast 1.68:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e5d0b0
#ebdcc4
#f2e7d7
#b29d7d
#85765e
#594e3e

Complement & Analogous

#9cb6de
#d7de9c
#dea29c

Triadic

#9cdec3
#c39cde

Monochrome

#594e3e #85765e #dec49c #ebdcc4 #f2e7d7 #f8f3eb

Analogous

#dea29c #e8beba #dec49c #dfe5b0 #d7de9c #acb27d

Complementary Mix

#85765e #dec49c #ebdcc4 #9cb6de #bfd0ea #657690

Nearby Colors

#dec49b
#dec49d
#dec48c
#dec4ac

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About #DEC49C

#DEC49C converts to RGB(222, 196, 156) and HSL(36, 50%, 74%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#DEC49C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DEC49C?
RGB: 222, 196, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(222, 196, 156)
Is #DEC49C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DEC49C?
Complement: #9cb6de.
Does #DEC49C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.68:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.48:1 (AAA (normal text)).