Color swatch image showing #DDADA8 with RGB(221,173,168) values

#DDADA8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DDADA8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DDADA8 Color Information

#DDADA8 RGB value is (221, 173, 168). The hex color red value is 221, green is 173, and blue is 168. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 13 percent.

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#DDADA8 Color Meaning

Color #DDADA8 signifies delicate sentiment, faded romance, and gentle nostalgia. #DDADA8 soft pink resembles vintage rose. Color #DDADA8 conveys tender emotion muted by time. Psychologically, color #DDADA8 provides comforting warmth. #DDADA8 evokes cherished memory. Culturally, color #DDADA8 references shabby chic decor. Spiritually, #DDADA8 promotes gentle acceptance.

Color Conversion

Convert #DDADA8 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
#DDADA8
RGB
rgb(221, 173, 168)
HSL
hsl(6°, 44%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 24%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(6°, 24%, 87%)
XYZ
51.8302 48.0864 43.5957
Yxy
48.0864 0.3612 0.3351
Hunter Lab
69.3444 3.9491 1.7910
CIE-Lab
74.8794 16.7717 9.2795

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue168 / 255 (66%)
66%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DDADA8 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

#DDADA8 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 #DDADA8 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
#DDADA8

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 #DDADA8 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

#DDADA8

protanopia

#c8c8a9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DDADA8;

Text Color

color: #DDADA8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DDADA8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DDADA840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DDADA8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDADA8 0%, #a1483e 100%);

#DDADA8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DDADA8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.