#DDC697

#DDC697

Color Values

HEX

#DDC697

RGB

221, 198, 151

HSL

40.3, 50.7%, 72.9%

HSV

40.3, 31.7%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.4%, 31.7%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.8345 0.0671 84.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Gold

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #DDC697;
color: #DDC697;
border-color: #DDC697;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 200 #FED7AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.6:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DDC697?

RGB(221, 198, 151) · HSL(40.3, 50.7%, 72.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 10.4%, 31.7%, 13.3%)

Does #DDC697 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.67:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DDC697?

Use 000000 text on a #DDC697 background; contrast on black is 12.6:1.