#DDCFC9 Hex Color
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A pale, faded orange with a delicate gray cast, #ddcfc9 feels airy, clean, and softly optimistic. The hex code works well as a dominant background for minimal layouts, food branding, or autumn themes, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 13.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ddcfc9
What is #ddcfc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddcfc9 is rgb(221, 207, 201), in HSL hsl(18, 23%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 9%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ddcfc9?
Pair #ddcfc9 with charcoal or deep navy for clear definition, or with muted sage for a softer natural palette; these darker, restrained partners balance its lightness without overpowering its delicate gray-orange character.
Is #ddcfc9 readable on white or black?
#ddcfc9 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.84:1 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.