Information about #DDB7AD color

#DDB7AD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DDB7AD belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(221, 183, 173) — 86.7% red, 71.8% green, 67.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 19 / 13. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DDB7AD is a clearly saturated earthy red that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cavern Pink (#E0B8B1). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sweet As (#DBB8B4) and Warm Beige (#D8BCAB).

In RGB terms — rgb(221, 183, 173) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DDB7AD: 11.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for white. #DDB7AD has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DDB7AD color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#DDB7AD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DDB7AD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cavern Pink color link
Cavern Pink

#E0B8B1

Sweet As color link
Sweet As

#DBB8B4

Warm Beige color link
Warm Beige

#D8BCAB

Just Right color link
Just Right

#DCBFAC

Paper Doll color link
Paper Doll

#DFAFAD

Oyster Pink color link
Oyster Pink

#D4B5B0

Wafer color link
Wafer

#D4BBB1

Pink Flare color link
Pink Flare

#D8B4B6

Blossom color link
Blossom

#DFB1B6

Rich Skin color link
Rich Skin

#E2B8A2

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DDB7AD
  • RGB221, 183, 173
  • CMYK0, 15, 19, 13
  • CSSrgb(221, 183, 173)
  • HSL13°, 41%, 77%
  • HSL Precise12.5°, 41.379%, 77.255%
  • HSV13°, 22%, 87%
  • HSB13°, 22%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.867
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.718
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • GLSLvec3(0.867, 0.718, 0.678)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.867, 0.718, 0.678, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.867, 0.718, 0.678)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB71.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDDDB7AD
  • DECIMAL ID14530477
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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