#DDDEC0 Hex Color
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#dddec0 is a pale, heavily muted yellow with a faint green undertone. Its high lightness gives it an airy, bleached feel, while low saturation keeps the mood delicate and clean. The hex code #dddec0 works well as a spacious background for minimalist layouts, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 15.3:1 contrast here, comfortably meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #dddec0
What is #dddec0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dddec0 is rgb(221, 222, 192), in HSL hsl(62, 31%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 14%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dddec0?
Dark charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta pair well with #dddec0, using contrast and controlled warmth to offset its pale, low-saturation surface in interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts without making it feel harsh. Use charcoal for text, navy for stronger structure, and terracotta as a restrained accent.
Where should designers use #dddec0?
Use #dddec0 as a dominant background or spacious surface rather than a small detail, since its high lightness and low saturation need room to register without visual clutter around it. It suits minimalist UI panels, open layouts, sale graphics, and light construction or budget-oriented branding.
Is #dddec0 readable on white or black?
#dddec0 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.28:1 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.