#DDC8D1 color
The hex color #DDC8D1 is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 78.4% green and 82% blue (221, 200, 209).
Its hue angle is 334°, with 24% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 5% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Sweet and Sassy (#E1C9D1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.26:1).
#DDC8D1 color codes
| HEX | #DDC8D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 200, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 78.4%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(334, 24%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(334, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 5%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.53, 8.88, -1.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.53, 9.06, 348.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.98, 61.285, 68.873) | |
| Decimal | 14534865 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC8D1, 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 #DDC8D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC8D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.26:1 | 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 #DDC8D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacbd1Protanopia
no red cones#cecfd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1c8cbTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc8d1; }
.text { color: #ddc8d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc8d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 200 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc8d1, #ddcac8); }
Similar colors
#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dcc6d2Light Lilac#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e1d2d5Secret Blush#f0d9e0Dolce Pink
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #DDC8D1?
- #DDC8D1 is a very light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Sweet and Sassy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDC8D1?
- The RGB value is 221, 200, 209: 221 red, 200 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC8D1?
- The complementary color is #C8DDD4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC8D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.26:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.