#DDC9C1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DDC9C1?

RGB(221, 201, 193), HSL(17.1, 29.2%, 81.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 9.0%, 12.7%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #DDC9C1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.59:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DDC9C1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 201, 193, in HSL 17.1°, 29.2%, 81.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.0%, 12.7%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is seashell 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DDC9C1

RGB

221, 201, 193

HSL

17.1, 29.2%, 81.2%

HSV

17.1, 12.7%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.0%, 12.7%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.8502 0.0251 43.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: seashell 3

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.