#DDD7CA Hex Color
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Think of unbleached linen left in the sun. #ddd7ca is a pale yellow so faded it reads almost grey, which gives it an airy, delicate feel. It works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts, where it stays calmer than cream. Beside pure white it can wash out, so give it structure through darker accents. Black text passes contrast easily on this hex code, hitting about 14.6:1.
Questions about #ddd7ca
What is #ddd7ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddd7ca is rgb(221, 215, 202), in HSL hsl(41, 22%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 9%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ddd7ca?
Pair #ddd7ca with deep charcoal, navy, or dark olive, since its lightness needs darker partners to stand out. A small terracotta accent also reads well against it.
Is #ddd7ca readable on white or black?
#ddd7ca has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.64:1 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.