#DDBE99 Hex Color
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This muted, sandy orange feels approachable and airy. With its low saturation, #ddbe99 works best as a soft, neutral background rather than an accent, allowing stronger colors to pop against it. It offers excellent legibility for text, making it a reliable choice for minimalist UI layouts. The hex code for this delicate, dusty shade is #ddbe99.
Questions about #ddbe99
What is #ddbe99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddbe99 is rgb(221, 190, 153), in HSL hsl(33, 50%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 31%, 13%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #ddbe99 work well as a primary text color?
#ddbe99 is generally too light to be used as primary body text against a white background, failing standard WCAG accessibility ratios. It functions most effectively as a soft background or a subtle accent color for non-essential UI elements.
What colors pair harmoniously with #ddbe99?
Is #ddbe99 readable on white or black?
#ddbe99 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.89:1 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.