Color swatch image showing #DDAD9E with RGB(221,173,158) values
Color swatch image showing #DDAD9E with RGB(221,173,158) values

#DDAD9E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DDAD9E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DDAD9E Color Information

#DDAD9E RGB value is (221, 173, 158). The hex color red value is 221, green is 173, and blue is 158. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 29 percent, 13 percent.

#DDAD9E color swatch
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#DDAD9E Color Meaning

Color #DDAD9E conveys delicate sentiment, faded beauty, and quiet nostalgia. #DDAD9E muted, dusty pink resembles faded roses, vintage lace, or powdered blush, suggesting tenderness that has been softened by time. Psychologically, color #DDAD9E is calming and subtly romantic, promoting feelings of affectionate memory, gentle care, and respectful admiration. #DDAD9E soothes emotional agitation with its vintage warmth, offering a sense of sentimental comfort and timeless grace. #DDAD9E color feels both elegant and fragile, speaking of beauty that is appreciated for its history. Symbolically, color #DDAD9E represents enduring gentility, romantic memory preserved, and love that has mellowed into a quiet, constant presence. #DDAD9E is the color of a cherished heirloom or a love letter kept for decades. Culturally, #DDAD9E appears in shabby chic decor, historical romance aesthetics, and branding that aims for a classic, trustworthy femininity. Color #DDAD9E embodies a sophisticated, non-threatening form of romance that values tradition and subtlety over boldness.

Color Conversion

Convert #DDAD9E 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
#DDAD9E
RGB
rgb(221, 173, 158)
HSL
hsl(14°, 48%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 29%, 87%)
XYZ
50.9339 47.7279 38.8757
Yxy
47.7279 0.3703 0.3470
Hunter Lab
69.0854 3.5775 2.6659
CIE-Lab
74.6530 15.3792 14.4135

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue158 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#DDAD9E 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

#DDAD9E 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 #DDAD9E 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
#DDAD9E

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 #DDAD9E 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

#DDAD9E

protanopia

#c8c8a2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DDAD9E;

Text Color

color: #DDAD9E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DDAD9E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DDAD9E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DDAD9E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDAD9E 0%, #a15139 100%);

#DDAD9E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DDAD9E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.