#DDC5D8 Hex Color
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#ddc5d8 is a very pale, desaturated magenta with an ashy, muted quality. This airy tone provides a delicate alternative to white in minimalist UI designs. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, it works well as a background for readable body copy. The hex code #ddc5d8 brings a sense of refined romance to fashion and cosmetics palettes without looking overly saturated.
Questions about #ddc5d8
What is #ddc5d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddc5d8 is rgb(221, 197, 216), in HSL hsl(313, 26%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 2%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ddc5d8?
Does #ddc5d8 work well for body text?
While #ddc5d8 is excellent for backgrounds or UI elements, it lacks the necessary contrast for small body text against a white surface. Use it instead for decorative accents, headings, or subtle overlays where high readability is not the primary requirement for the user.
Is #ddc5d8 readable on white or black?
#ddc5d8 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.