#DDAB94 Hex Color
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This dusty, pastel orange feels gentle and approachable. Because of its muted, desaturated quality, the hex code #ddab94 works well as a soft, neutral backdrop for branding or UI design. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, which offers excellent readability and high contrast. Use this shade sparingly for accents to avoid a washed-out appearance in larger, screen-based applications.
Questions about #ddab94
What is #ddab94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddab94 is rgb(221, 171, 148), in HSL hsl(19, 52%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 33%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddab94 in a palette?
Is #ddab94 suitable for large blocks of text?
#ddab94 is generally too light and desaturated to serve as a base for body text on a white background, as it lacks the necessary contrast for accessibility. Reserve this shade for UI elements like buttons, borders, or subtle background headers.
Is #ddab94 readable on white or black?
#ddab94 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.