#DDD9D0 Hex Color
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Pale yellow with a faded, almost gray finish, #ddd9d0 feels delicate, clean, and airy. This muted shade suits minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and budget-conscious construction or sale graphics. The hex code #ddd9d0 works well as a dominant light base, while black text provides strong readability at approximately 14.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #ddd9d0
What is #ddd9d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddd9d0 is rgb(221, 217, 208), in HSL hsl(42, 16%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ddd9d0?
#ddd9d0 pairs especially well with charcoal text and muted navy accents, which add definition without overpowering its pale, gray-yellow base. Warm wood tones and restrained terracotta can also bring useful contrast to minimalist layouts.
Is #ddd9d0 readable on white or black?
#ddd9d0 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.91:1 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.