#DDE2C4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DDE2C4?

RGB(221, 226, 196), HSL(70.0, 34.1%, 82.7%), CMYK(2.2%, 0.0%, 13.3%, 11.4%).

Q: Does #DDE2C4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.33:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DDE2C4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 221, 226, 196, in HSL 70.0°, 34.1%, 82.7%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 0.0%, 13.3%, 11.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 1013 Oyster White.

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Color Values

HEX

#DDE2C4

RGB

221, 226, 196

HSL

70.0, 34.1%, 82.7%

HSV

70.0, 13.3%, 88.6%

CMYK

2.2%, 0.0%, 13.3%, 11.4%

OKLCH

0.901 0.0403 114.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 1013 Oyster White

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.