#DDCFC4 color
The hex color #DDCFC4 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 81.2% green and 76.9% blue (221, 207, 196).
Its hue angle is 26°, with 27% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 11% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Mocha Ice (#DFD2CA), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.8:1).
#DDCFC4 color codes
| HEX | #DDCFC4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 207, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 81.2%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 27%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(26, 11%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.96, 3, 7.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.96, 7.8, 67.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.095, 63.984, 61.293) | |
| Decimal | 14536644 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDCFC4, 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 #DDCFC4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDCFC4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.8:1 | 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 #DDCFC4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d0c3Protanopia
no red cones#d7d3c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2ccccTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddcfc4; }
.text { color: #ddcfc4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddcfc4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 207 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddcfc4, #dddbc4); }
Similar colors
#dfd2caMocha Ice#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#dac9b9Tapioca#e3d2c0Sand Dune#ecdacdNectar#e5d3ccBridal Scent#dfd4c4Wheat Sheaf
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #DDCFC4?
- #DDCFC4 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Mocha Ice. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDCFC4?
- The RGB value is 221, 207, 196: 221 red, 207 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDCFC4?
- The complementary color is #C4D2DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDCFC4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.8:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.