#DDC99C

Color Details

HEX
#DDC99C
RGB
rgb(221, 201, 156)
HSL
hsl(42, 49%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 29%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ddc99c
Contrast 12.91:1 AAA
White on #ddc99c
Contrast 1.63:1 Fail
#ddc99c on Black
Contrast 12.91:1 AAA
#ddc99c on White
Contrast 1.63:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4d4b0
#ebdfc4
#f1e9d7
#b1a17d
#85795e
#58503e

Complement & Analogous

#9cb0dd
#d0dd9c
#dda99c

Triadic

#9cddca
#ca9cdd

Monochrome

#58503e #85795e #ddc99c #ebdfc4 #f1e9d7 #f8f4eb

Analogous

#dda99c #e7c3ba #ddc99c #d9e4b0 #d0dd9c #a6b17d

Complementary Mix

#85795e #ddc99c #ebdfc4 #9cb0dd #bfcce9 #657290

Nearby Colors

#ddc99b
#ddc99d
#ddc98c
#ddc9ac

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About #DDC99C

#DDC99C converts to RGB(221, 201, 156) and HSL(42, 49%, 74%). 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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#DDC99C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DDC99C?
RGB: 221, 201, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 201, 156)
Is #DDC99C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DDC99C?
Complement: #9cb0dd.
Does #DDC99C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.63:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.91:1 (AAA (normal text)).