#DD8C8D

Color Details

HEX
#DD8C8D
RGB
rgb(221, 140, 141)
HSL
hsl(359, 54%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 36%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.21:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dd8c8d
Contrast 8.21:1 AAA
White on #dd8c8d
Contrast 2.56:1 Fail
#dd8c8d on Black
Contrast 8.21:1 AAA
#dd8c8d on White
Contrast 2.56:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4a3a4
#ebbabb
#f1d1d1
#b17071
#855455
#583838

Complement & Analogous

#8ddddc
#ddb48d
#dd8db6

Triadic

#8edd8d
#8d8edd

Monochrome

#583838 #855455 #dd8c8d #ebbabb #f1d1d1 #f8e8e8

Analogous

#dd8db6 #e7afcc #dd8c8d #e4c3a4 #ddb48d #b19071

Complementary Mix

#855455 #dd8c8d #ebbabb #8ddddc #b5e9e8 #5c908f

Nearby Colors

#dd8c8c
#dd8c8e
#dd8c7d
#dd8c9d

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About #DD8C8D

#DD8C8D converts to RGB(221, 140, 141) and HSL(359, 54%, 71%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#DD8C8D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DD8C8D?
RGB: 221, 140, 141. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 140, 141)
Is #DD8C8D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DD8C8D?
Complement: #8ddddc.
Does #DD8C8D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.56:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.21:1 (AAA (normal text)).