#DD8AA7 color
The hex color #DD8AA7 is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 54.1% green and 65.5% blue (221, 138, 167).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 55% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 38% magenta, 24% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Pomelo Red (#E38FAC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.27:1).
#DD8AA7 color codes
| HEX | #DD8AA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 138, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 54.1%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 55%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 38%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 38%, 24%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.78, 35.42, -1.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.78, 35.47, 356.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.883, 36.342, 41.15) | |
| Decimal | 14518951 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DD8AA7, 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 #DD8AA7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DD8AA7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | 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 #DD8AA7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#959aa8Protanopia
no red cones#a9a8a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#ea8694Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dd8aa7; }
.text { color: #dd8aa7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dd8aa7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 138 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dd8aa7, #dd978a); }
Similar colors
#e38facPomelo Red#d6859fPrimrose#d28ca7Kiss#e781a6Mangala Pink#db95abFoxy Pink#e398afPassion Potion#df7ba4Pinking. Fast and Slow#c88ca4Pinch Me
Closest common color name: Flamingo Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DD8AA7?
- #DD8AA7 is a light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Pomelo Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DD8AA7?
- The RGB value is 221, 138, 167: 221 red, 138 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DD8AA7?
- The complementary color is #8ADDC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DD8AA7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.27:1 and white text 2.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.