Porcelain color: hex code #DDDCDB
Porcelain has the hex code #DDDCDB. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 86.3% green and 85.9% blue (221, 220, 219).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 3% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.33:1).
Porcelain (#DDDCDB) color codes
| HEX | #DDDCDB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 220, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 86.3%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 3%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 1%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.81, 0.16, 0.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.81, 0.63, 75.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.196, 71.673, 77.246) | |
| Decimal | 14539995 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Porcelain, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DDDCDB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDDCDB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DDDCDB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdcdbProtanopia
no red cones#dddcdbDeuteranopia
no green cones#dddcdcTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dddcdb; }
.text { color: #dddcdb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dddcdb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 220 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dddcdb, #dddddb); }Similar colors
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See #DDDCDB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DDDCDB?
- #DDDCDB is a light gray known as Porcelain. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Porcelain?
- The RGB value is 221, 220, 219: 221 red, 220 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Porcelain?
- The complementary color is #DBDCDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDDCDB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.33:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.