#DDC9CA color
The hex color #DDC9CA is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 78.8% green and 79.2% blue (221, 201, 202).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 23% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 9% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.28:1).
#DDC9CA color codes
| HEX | #DDC9CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 201, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 78.8%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 23%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 9%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.6, 7.15, 2.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.6, 7.44, 15.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.365, 61.411, 64.486) | |
| Decimal | 14535114 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDC9CA, 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 #DDC9CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDC9CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.28:1 | 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 #DDC9CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cccccaProtanopia
no red cones#d0cfcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e2c7c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddc9ca; }
.text { color: #ddc9ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddc9ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 201 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddc9ca, #ddd2c9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DDC9CA?
- #DDC9CA 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 #DDC9CA?
- The RGB value is 221, 201, 202: 221 red, 201 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDC9CA?
- The complementary color is #C9DDDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDC9CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.28:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.