#DED3B2 color
The hex color #DED3B2 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 82.7% green and 69.8% blue (222, 211, 178).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 40% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 20% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Banana Frappé (#DDD5B6), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.07:1).
#DED3B2 color codes
| HEX | #DED3B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 211, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 82.7%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 40%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 20%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.66, -1.5, 17.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.66, 17.8, 94.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.454, 65.334, 51.484) | |
| Decimal | 14603186 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DED3B2, 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 #DED3B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DED3B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.07:1 | 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 #DED3B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd1b0Protanopia
no red cones#ded5b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e6cecaTritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ded3b2; }
.text { color: #ded3b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ded3b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 211 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ded3b2, #d3deb2); }
Similar colors
#ddd5b6Banana Frappé#ddd3aeStardust#e1d9b8Sesame Seed#e0d2a9Gratin Dauphinois#e5d5aeAnise Biscotti#d8caa9Fiji Sands#e8dbbdBiscuit Dough#ddcda6Ancestral Gold
Closest common color name: Pearl.
Questions
- What color is #DED3B2?
- #DED3B2 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Banana Frappé. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DED3B2?
- The RGB value is 222, 211, 178: 222 red, 211 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DED3B2?
- The complementary color is #B2BDDE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DED3B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.07:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.