#DDC0D0 color
The hex color #DDC0D0 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 75.3% green and 81.6% blue (221, 192, 208).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 30% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 6% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.53:1).
#DDC0D0 color codes
| HEX | #DDC0D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 192, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 75.3%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 30%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.53, 12.96, -4.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.53, 13.63, 342.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.052, 57.627, 67.622) | |
| Decimal | 14532816 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC0D0, 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 #DDC0D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC0D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.53:1 | 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 #DDC0D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1c5d1Protanopia
no red cones#c8c9cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e1c0c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc0d0; }
.text { color: #ddc0d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc0d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 192 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc0d0, #ddc0c2); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#dec6d3Matt Lilac#dcc6d2Light Lilac#d8bfd8Thistle#eeccddLA Vibes#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#e6bccdPink Mist#d6b3c0Mauvelous
Questions
- What color is #DDC0D0?
- #DDC0D0 is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Creamy Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC0D0?
- The RGB value is 221, 192, 208: 221 red, 192 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC0D0?
- The complementary color is #C0DDCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC0D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.53:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.