#DDB4C3 Hex Color

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This muted, dusty pink sits on the lighter end of the spectrum with a distinctly ashy undertone. Because it is highly unsaturated, #ddb4c3 works best as a neutral, supporting background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate greys to provide necessary contrast. The hex code for this delicate, mellow shade is #ddb4c3.

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What is #ddb4c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ddb4c3 is rgb(221, 180, 195), in HSL hsl(338, 38%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 12%, 13%.

What colors pair best with #ddb4c3?

The unsaturated nature of #ddb4c3 works beautifully alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or slate greys. You can also pair it with soft, earthy tones like olive or muted sage to ground the lightness and add organic balance to your design palette.

Is #ddb4c3 readable on white or black?

#ddb4c3 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.39:1 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.

#DDB4C3 Hex Color

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