#DDC1D4 color
The hex color #DDC1D4 is a light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 75.7% green and 83.1% blue (221, 193, 212).
Its hue angle is 319°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 4% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.65:1).
#DDC1D4 color codes
| HEX | #DDC1D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 193, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 75.7%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(319, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(319, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 4%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.89, 13.13, -5.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.89, 14.37, 336.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.771, 58.267, 70.32) | |
| Decimal | 14533076 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC1D4, 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 #DDC1D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC1D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.65:1 | 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 #DDC1D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c6d5Protanopia
no red cones#c8cad3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1c2c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc1d4; }
.text { color: #ddc1d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc1d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 193 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc1d4, #ddc1c6); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#d8bfd8Thistle#dec6d3Matt Lilac#decadeDecadial Pink#dcc6d2Light Lilac#cfbccfTamed Beauty#eeccddLA Vibes#eccee5Sweet Dreams
Questions
- What color is #DDC1D4?
- #DDC1D4 is a light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Creamy Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC1D4?
- The RGB value is 221, 193, 212: 221 red, 193 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC1D4?
- The complementary color is #C1DDCA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC1D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.65:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.