#DDC7BB color
The hex color #DDC7BB is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 78% green and 73.3% blue (221, 199, 187).
Its hue angle is 21°, with 33% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 15% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.96:1).
#DDC7BB color codes
| HEX | #DDC7BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 199, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 78%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(21, 33%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(21, 15%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.73, 5.76, 8.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.73, 10.53, 56.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.211, 59.808, 55.429) | |
| Decimal | 14534587 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC7BB, 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 #DDC7BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC7BB 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 #DDC7BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdc9baProtanopia
no red cones#d2cdbbDeuteranopia
no green cones#e4c3c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc7bb; }
.text { color: #ddc7bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc7bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 199 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc7bb, #ddd8bb); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#dac9b9Tapioca#cebbb3Mothy#e5d3ccBridal Scent#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DDC7BB?
- #DDC7BB is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Humble Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC7BB?
- The RGB value is 221, 199, 187: 221 red, 199 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC7BB?
- The complementary color is #BBD1DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC7BB?
- 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.