#DDC597

#DDC597

Color Values

HEX

#DDC597

RGB

221, 197, 151

HSL

39.4, 50.7%, 72.9%

HSV

39.4, 31.7%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.9%, 31.7%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.8325 0.0664 83.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Gold

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #DDC597;
color: #DDC597;
border-color: #DDC597;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 200 #FED7AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.51:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DDC597?

RGB(221, 197, 151) · HSL(39.4, 50.7%, 72.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 10.9%, 31.7%, 13.3%)

Does #DDC597 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.68:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DDC597?

Use 000000 text on a #DDC597 background; contrast on black is 12.51:1.