#DDBE9D Hex Color
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The hex code #ddbe9d is a light, dusty orange with beige and soft brown undertones. Its low saturation and warm, pastel finish create a gentle, airy mood suited to spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and open-space interiors. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or navy accents; black text remains highly readable over this color.
Questions about #ddbe9d
What is #ddbe9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddbe9d is rgb(221, 190, 157), in HSL hsl(31, 48%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 29%, 13%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ddbe9d?
Is #ddbe9d readable on white or black?
#ddbe9d has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.