Information about #DDC48D color

#DDC48D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DDC48D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(221, 196, 141) — 86.7% red, 76.9% green, 55.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 10 / 31 / 13. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#DDC48D is a clearly saturated warm orange that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Half Putty (#D8BF8B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sandbar (#E2C385) and Moscato (#DEBA8E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(221, 196, 141)), which gives #DDC48D its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DDC48D: 12.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for white. #DDC48D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DDC48D color variations

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#DDC48D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DDC48D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Half Putty color link
Half Putty

#D8BF8B

Sandbar color link
Sandbar

#E2C385

Moscato color link
Moscato

#DEBA8E

Zombie color link
Zombie

#DDC283

New Orleans color link
New Orleans

#E4C385

Manuka Honey color link
Manuka Honey

#DEC083

Pancho color link
Pancho

#DFB992

Chalky color link
Chalky

#DFC281

Lemon Twist color link
Lemon Twist

#D7CF8C

Burlywood color link
Burlywood

#DEB887

Honey Beige color link
Honey Beige

#DBC49B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DDC48D
  • RGB221, 196, 141
  • CMYK0, 10, 31, 13
  • CSSrgb(221, 196, 141)
  • HSL41°, 54%, 71%
  • HSL Precise41.25°, 54.054%, 70.98%
  • HSV41°, 36%, 87%
  • HSB41°, 36%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.867
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.867, 0.769, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.867, 0.769, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.867, 0.769, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDDDC48D
  • DECIMAL ID14533773
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01