#DDB47F Hex Color
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A soft, unsaturated orange with a sandy, peachy cast, #ddb47f reads mellow and warm rather than bright. Its lightness makes it a natural background shade, and black text stays readable on it at about 10.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a combination that feels fresh instead of sweet. The hex code #ddb47f suits spring packaging, baby products, and warm UI.
Questions about #ddb47f
What is #ddb47f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddb47f is rgb(221, 180, 127), in HSL hsl(34, 58%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 43%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddb47f?
Deep teal and navy bring out the warmth in #ddb47f without clashing. For softer palettes, muted sage or dusty plum keeps its mellow character intact while adding depth.
Where does #ddb47f work best in a design?
It shines as a background or large block color in spring and autumn themes, youth marketing, and food packaging. Next to white it can look faded, so give it space.
Is #ddb47f readable on white or black?
#ddb47f has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.90:1 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.