#DDDDF1 color
The hex color #DDDDF1 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 86.7% green and 94.5% blue (221, 221, 241).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 42% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Lavender (#E6E6FA), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.69:1).
#DDDDF1 color codes
| HEX | #DDDDF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 221, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 86.7%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 42%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 8%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.66, 3.74, -9.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.66, 10.43, 291.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.549, 73.436, 93.607) | |
| Decimal | 14540273 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDDDF1, 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 #DDDDF1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDDDF1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.69:1 | 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 #DDDDF1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9dff2Protanopia
no red cones#d8def0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9e0e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddddf1; }
.text { color: #ddddf1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddddf1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 221 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddddf1, #e7ddf1); }
Similar colors
#e6e6faLavender#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#efeeffFoundation White#e8dfedPink Champagne#d6d1dcIron Maiden#ced5e4Après-Ski
Questions
- What color is #DDDDF1?
- #DDDDF1 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Lavender. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDDDF1?
- The RGB value is 221, 221, 241: 221 red, 221 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDDDF1?
- The complementary color is #F1F1DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDDDF1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.69:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.