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

#DDADAD Color Meaning and Information

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

#DDADAD Color Information

#DDADAD RGB value is (221, 173, 173). The hex color red value is 221, green is 173, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 22 percent, 13 percent.

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#DDADAD Color Meaning

Color #DDADAD signifies delicate sentiment, faded romance, and gentle nostalgia. #DDADAD soft pink resembles vintage rose. Color #DDADAD conveys tender emotion muted by time. Psychologically, color #DDADAD provides comforting warmth. #DDADAD evokes cherished memory. Culturally, color #DDADAD references shabby chic decor. Spiritually, #DDADAD promotes gentle acceptance.

Color Conversion

Convert #DDADAD 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
#DDADAD
RGB
rgb(221, 173, 173)
HSL
hsl(0°, 41%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 22%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 22%, 87%)
XYZ
52.3052 48.2764 46.0967
Yxy
48.2764 0.3566 0.3291
Hunter Lab
69.4812 4.1471 1.3247
CIE-Lab
74.9989 17.5004 6.7190

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DDADAD 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

#DDADAD 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 #DDADAD 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
#DDADAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DDADAD 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

#DDADAD

protanopia

#c8c8ad

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DDADAD;

Text Color

color: #DDADAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DDADAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DDADAD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDADAD 0%, #9f4343 100%);

#DDADAD Color FAQs

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