#DDB6A5 color
The hex color #DDB6A5 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 71.4% green and 64.7% blue (221, 182, 165).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 45% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 25% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Prosciutto (#E0B4A4), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.31:1).
#DDB6A5 color codes
| HEX | #DDB6A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 182, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 71.4%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 45%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 25%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 25%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.01, 11.52, 13.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.01, 18.08, 50.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.339, 51.547, 42.73) | |
| Decimal | 14530213 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDB6A5, 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 #DDB6A5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDB6A5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | 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 #DDB6A5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0b9a4Protanopia
no red cones#c9c1a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8b0b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddb6a5; }
.text { color: #ddb6a5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddb6a5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 182 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddb6a5, #ddd2a5); }
Similar colors
#e0b4a4Prosciutto#e8c2b4Mellow Marrow#dcae96Dusty Rose#e2beb4Muddy Rose#eec4b4Fatty Sashimi#eab7a8Plushy Pink#deab9bSun-Kissed Beach#ceae99Frappé
Questions
- What color is #DDB6A5?
- #DDB6A5 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Prosciutto. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDB6A5?
- The RGB value is 221, 182, 165: 221 red, 182 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDB6A5?
- The complementary color is #A5CCDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDB6A5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.