#DDD2C1 color
The hex color #DDD2C1 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 82.4% green and 75.7% blue (221, 210, 193).
Its hue angle is 36°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 13% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Wheat Sheaf (#DFD4C4), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.06:1).
#DDD2C1 color codes
| HEX | #DDD2C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 210, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 82.4%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(36, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.65, 0.95, 9.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.65, 9.83, 84.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.49, 65.316, 59.757) | |
| Decimal | 14537409 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDD2C1, 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 #DDD2C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDD2C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.06:1 | 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 #DDD2C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d2c0Protanopia
no red cones#dad4c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2cfcdTritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddd2c1; }
.text { color: #ddd2c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddd2c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 210 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddd2c1, #daddc1); }
Similar colors
#dfd4c4Wheat Sheaf#d9cfbeBuff It#ded5c7Shōji#ddcfbcMalt#e0d7c6Bone#e5d7c4Sandcastle#dad0bbBell Tower#e4d9c5Fish Bone
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #DDD2C1?
- #DDD2C1 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Wheat Sheaf. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDD2C1?
- The RGB value is 221, 210, 193: 221 red, 210 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDD2C1?
- The complementary color is #C1CCDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDD2C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.06:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.