#DDC0C2 color
The hex color #DDC0C2 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 75.3% green and 76.1% blue (221, 192, 194).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 30% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 12% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Perfume Cloud (#E2C9CE), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.39:1).
#DDC0C2 color codes
| HEX | #DDC0C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 192, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 75.3%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 30%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 12%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.16, 10.59, 2.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.16, 10.96, 14.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.405, 56.968, 58.948) | |
| Decimal | 14532802 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC0C2, 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 #DDC0C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC0C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.39:1 | 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 #DDC0C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c4c2Protanopia
no red cones#cbc9c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3bec1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc0c2; }
.text { color: #ddc0c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc0c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 192 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc0c2, #ddcdc0); }
Similar colors
#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#eacacbPetite Pink#e3bcbcSoft Blush#ebc9c6Fairy Floss#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#e9c4ccLight Blush#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DDC0C2?
- #DDC0C2 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Perfume Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC0C2?
- The RGB value is 221, 192, 194: 221 red, 192 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC0C2?
- The complementary color is #C0DDDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC0C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.39:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.