#DDD9CF color
The hex color #DDD9CF is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 85.1% green and 81.2% blue (221, 217, 207).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 17% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 6% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Skyvory (#DCD7CD), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.9:1).
#DDD9CF color codes
| HEX | #DDD9CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 217, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 85.1%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 17%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 6%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.75, -0.38, 5.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.75, 5.41, 93.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.893, 69.503, 68.964) | |
| Decimal | 14539215 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDD9CF, 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 #DDD9CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDD9CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.9:1 | 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 #DDD9CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcd9ceProtanopia
no red cones#dddacfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e0d7d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddd9cf; }
.text { color: #ddd9cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddd9cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 217 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddd9cf, #daddcf); }
Similar colors
#dcd7cdSkyvory#dcd7ccAthena#e1dbd0Merino#dedacdOat Milk#dbd7d0Catacomb Walls#d9d6cfTimid White#e1daceNoble Cream#dad9ceFeather
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #DDD9CF?
- #DDD9CF is a very light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Skyvory. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDD9CF?
- The RGB value is 221, 217, 207: 221 red, 217 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDD9CF?
- The complementary color is #CFD3DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDD9CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.9:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.