Color swatch image showing #DDAD9D with RGB(221,173,157) values
Color swatch image showing #DDAD9D with RGB(221,173,157) values

#DDAD9D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DDAD9D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DDAD9D Color Information

#DDAD9D RGB value is (221, 173, 157). The hex color red value is 221, green is 173, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 29 percent, 13 percent.

#DDAD9D color swatch
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#DDAD9D Color Meaning

Color #DDAD9D conveys delicate sentiment, faded beauty, and quiet nostalgia. #DDAD9D muted, dusty pink resembles faded roses, vintage lace, or powdered blush, suggesting tenderness that has been softened by time. Psychologically, color #DDAD9D is calming and subtly romantic, promoting feelings of affectionate memory, gentle care, and respectful admiration. #DDAD9D soothes emotional agitation with its vintage warmth, offering a sense of sentimental comfort and timeless grace. #DDAD9D color feels both elegant and fragile, speaking of beauty that is appreciated for its history. Symbolically, color #DDAD9D represents enduring gentility, romantic memory preserved, and love that has mellowed into a quiet, constant presence. #DDAD9D is the color of a cherished heirloom or a love letter kept for decades. Culturally, #DDAD9D appears in shabby chic decor, historical romance aesthetics, and branding that aims for a classic, trustworthy femininity. Color #DDAD9D embodies a sophisticated, non-threatening form of romance that values tradition and subtlety over boldness.

Color Conversion

Convert #DDAD9D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#DDAD9D
RGB
rgb(221, 173, 157)
HSL
hsl(15°, 48%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 29%, 87%)
XYZ
50.8482 47.6936 38.4241
Yxy
47.6936 0.3712 0.3482
Hunter Lab
69.0606 3.5422 2.7493
CIE-Lab
74.6313 15.2448 14.9275

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DDAD9D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#DDAD9D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #DDAD9D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#DDAD9D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DDAD9D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#DDAD9D

protanopia

#c8c8a1

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DDAD9D;

Text Color

color: #DDAD9D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DDAD9D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DDAD9D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DDAD9D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDAD9D 0%, #a15339 100%);

#DDAD9D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DDAD9D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.