#DDBEA5 Hex Color

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#ddbea5 is a light, dusty orange with beige-pink undertones and very low saturation. Its delicate, airy character suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and minimalist interiors. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text or pair it with deep navy for contrast. Black text reads clearly on this shade. The hex code is #ddbea5.

Questions about #ddbea5

What is #ddbea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddbea5 is rgb(221, 190, 165), in HSL hsl(27, 45%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 25%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddbea5?
#ddbea5 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, deep navy for stronger contrast, and warm neutrals for a gentle palette; its muted beige-pink cast also suits terracotta or mauve for a warmer, layered look.
Does #ddbea5 read as warm or cool?
#ddbea5 reads as a warm, muted shade because its orange base is softened by beige and pink undertones, making it well suited to spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and minimalist interiors.
Is #ddbea5 readable on white or black?
#ddbea5 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.98:1 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.