#DDC7C5 color
The hex color #DDC7C5 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 78% green and 77.3% blue (221, 199, 197).
Its hue angle is 5°, with 26% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 11% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.05:1).
#DDC7C5 color codes
| HEX | #DDC7C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 199, 197) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 78%, 77.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(5, 26%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(5, 11%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.97, 7.37, 3.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.97, 8.3, 27.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.319, 60.251, 61.265) | |
| Decimal | 14534597 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC7C5, 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 #DDC7C5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC7C5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.05:1 | 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 #DDC7C5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc9c5Protanopia
no red cones#d0cdc5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2c5c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc7c5; }
.text { color: #ddc7c5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc7c5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 199 197 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc7c5, #ddd3c5); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#e3d1ccChina Silk#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#eacacbPetite Pink#e1d2d5Secret Blush#ebc9c6Fairy Floss
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DDC7C5?
- #DDC7C5 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC7C5?
- The RGB value is 221, 199, 197: 221 red, 199 green and 197 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC7C5?
- The complementary color is #C5DBDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC7C5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.05:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.