#DDC5CF color
The hex color #DDC5CF is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 77.3% green and 81.2% blue (221, 197, 207).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 26% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 6% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Light Lilac (#DCC6D2), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.96:1).
#DDC5CF color codes
| HEX | #DDC5CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 197, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 77.3%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 26%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 11%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.74, 10.12, -1.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.74, 10.3, 349.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.046, 59.811, 67.348) | |
| Decimal | 14534095 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC5CF, 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 #DDC5CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC5CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | 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 #DDC5CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c9cfProtanopia
no red cones#cccdceDeuteranopia
no green cones#e1c4c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc5cf; }
.text { color: #ddc5cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc5cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 197 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc5cf, #ddc7c5); }Similar colors
#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e9c4ccLight Blush#efcedcBerry Butter
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #DDC5CF?
- #DDC5CF is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Light Lilac. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC5CF?
- The RGB value is 221, 197, 207: 221 red, 197 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC5CF?
- The complementary color is #C5DDD3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC5CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.96:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.