#DDC7CA color
The hex color #DDC7CA is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 78% green and 79.2% blue (221, 199, 202).
Its hue angle is 352°, with 24% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 9% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.1:1).
#DDC7CA color codes
| HEX | #DDC7CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 199, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 78%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(352, 24%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(352, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.1, 8.21, 1.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.1, 8.31, 9.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.902, 60.484, 64.332) | |
| Decimal | 14534602 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC7CA, 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 #DDC7CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC7CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.1:1 | 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 #DDC7CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacacaProtanopia
no red cones#cfcecaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e2c6c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc7ca; }
.text { color: #ddc7ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc7ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 199 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc7ca, #ddcfc7); }Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush#eacacbPetite Pink#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DDC7CA?
- #DDC7CA is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC7CA?
- The RGB value is 221, 199, 202: 221 red, 199 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC7CA?
- The complementary color is #C7DDDA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC7CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.1:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.