#FFDDD9 Hex Color
Soft Pink, Barely There Warmth
Pale pink with a soft red undertone, #ffddd9 reads gentle rather than bold. It works well as a background for wedding stationery, beauty brands, and calm landing pages. Give it dark text, since black type passes contrast checks easily against it, and pair it with charcoal or deep forest green to keep layouts from feeling flat. Up close to pure white, it nearly disappears.
Questions about #ffddd9
What is #ffddd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffddd9 is rgb(255, 221, 217), in HSL hsl(6, 100%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 15%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffddd9?
Charcoal, deep forest green, and muted burgundy all flatter this pale pink without overwhelming it. Its low saturation means stronger tones carry the design while #ffddd9 stays as a soft background.
Is #ffddd9 readable on white or black?
#ffddd9 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.59:1 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.