#DDC595 Hex Color
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This dusty beige leans into warm, unsaturated yellow undertones to create a gentle, organic effect. Because of its light value, #ddc595 works well as a grounding neutral base in minimal interiors or branding. It provides excellent readability for standard black text, ensuring strong contrast for body copy. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking washed out against white backgrounds.
Questions about #ddc595
What is #ddc595 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddc595 is rgb(221, 197, 149), in HSL hsl(40, 51%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 33%, 13%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #ddc595 readable on white or black?
#ddc595 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.49:1 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.