Color swatch image showing #DDADA3 with RGB(221,173,163) values

#DDADA3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DDADA3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DDADA3 Color Information

#DDADA3 RGB value is (221, 173, 163). The hex color red value is 221, green is 173, and blue is 163. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 26 percent, 13 percent.

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#DDADA3 Color Meaning

Color #DDADA3 conveys delicate sentiment, faded beauty, and quiet nostalgia. #DDADA3 muted, dusty pink resembles faded roses, vintage lace, or powdered blush, suggesting tenderness that has been softened by time. Psychologically, color #DDADA3 is calming and subtly romantic, promoting feelings of affectionate memory, gentle care, and respectful admiration. #DDADA3 soothes emotional agitation with its vintage warmth, offering a sense of sentimental comfort and timeless grace. #DDADA3 color feels both elegant and fragile, speaking of beauty that is appreciated for its history. Symbolically, color #DDADA3 represents enduring gentility, romantic memory preserved, and love that has mellowed into a quiet, constant presence. #DDADA3 is the color of a cherished heirloom or a love letter kept for decades. Culturally, #DDADA3 appears in shabby chic decor, historical romance aesthetics, and branding that aims for a classic, trustworthy femininity. Color #DDADA3 embodies a sophisticated, non-threatening form of romance that values tradition and subtlety over boldness.

Color Conversion

Convert #DDADA3 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
#DDADA3
RGB
rgb(221, 173, 163)
HSL
hsl(10°, 46%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 26%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 26%, 87%)
XYZ
51.3732 47.9036 41.1890
Yxy
47.9036 0.3657 0.3410
Hunter Lab
69.2124 3.7593 2.2379
CIE-Lab
74.7641 16.0645 11.8448

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue163 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DDADA3 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

#DDADA3 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 #DDADA3 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
#DDADA3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DDADA3 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

#DDADA3

protanopia

#c8c8a5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DDADA3;

Text Color

color: #DDADA3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DDADA3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DDADA340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DDADA3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDADA3 0%, #a14c3b 100%);

#DDADA3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DDADA3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.