Color swatch image showing #DDADA1 with RGB(221,173,161) values
Color swatch image showing #DDADA1 with RGB(221,173,161) values

#DDADA1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DDADA1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DDADA1 Color Information

#DDADA1 RGB value is (221, 173, 161). The hex color red value is 221, green is 173, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 27 percent, 13 percent.

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#DDADA1 Color Meaning

Color #DDADA1 conveys delicate sentiment, faded beauty, and quiet nostalgia. #DDADA1 muted, dusty pink resembles faded roses, vintage lace, or powdered blush, suggesting tenderness that has been softened by time. Psychologically, color #DDADA1 is calming and subtly romantic, promoting feelings of affectionate memory, gentle care, and respectful admiration. #DDADA1 soothes emotional agitation with its vintage warmth, offering a sense of sentimental comfort and timeless grace. #DDADA1 color feels both elegant and fragile, speaking of beauty that is appreciated for its history. Symbolically, color #DDADA1 represents enduring gentility, romantic memory preserved, and love that has mellowed into a quiet, constant presence. #DDADA1 is the color of a cherished heirloom or a love letter kept for decades. Culturally, #DDADA1 appears in shabby chic decor, historical romance aesthetics, and branding that aims for a classic, trustworthy femininity. Color #DDADA1 embodies a sophisticated, non-threatening form of romance that values tradition and subtlety over boldness.

Color Conversion

Convert #DDADA1 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
#DDADA1
RGB
rgb(221, 173, 161)
HSL
hsl(12°, 47%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 27%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 27%, 87%)
XYZ
51.1954 47.8325 40.2525
Yxy
47.8325 0.3676 0.3434
Hunter Lab
69.1610 3.6857 2.4114
CIE-Lab
74.7192 15.7877 12.8719

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue161 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DDADA1 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

#DDADA1 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 #DDADA1 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.

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#DDADA1

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 #DDADA1 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

#DDADA1

protanopia

#c8c8a4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DDADA1;

Text Color

color: #DDADA1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DDADA1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DDADA140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DDADA1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDADA1 0%, #a24f3a 100%);

#DDADA1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DDADA1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.