#DDDA7F Hex Color
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The #ddda7f hex code creates a light, muted yellow with a soft green undertone. Its pastel finish feels fresh and gentle, making it effective for spring layouts, baby products, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or dark olive text; black text provides strong readability at about a 14.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ddda7f
What is #ddda7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddda7f is rgb(221, 218, 127), in HSL hsl(58, 58%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 43%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddda7f?
Does #ddda7f look warm or cool?
#ddda7f reads as a warm, light yellow overall, but its green undertone slightly cools the appearance, making it feel softer and less sunny than a clear lemon or golden yellow. It works well when you want a welcoming pastel rather than a bold, high-energy yellow.
Is #ddda7f readable on white or black?
#ddda7f has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.40:1 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.