Color swatch image showing #FFDDC4 with RGB(255,221,196) values

#FFDDC4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDDC4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDDC4 Color Information

#FFDDC4 RGB value is (255, 221, 196). The hex color red value is 255, green is 221, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 88 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFDDC4 Color Meaning

Color #FFDDC4 embodies gentle warmth, subtle motivation, and calm vitality. #FFDDC4 pale orange shade tempers the energy of bright orange with softness, making #FFDDC4 psychologically soothing while still encouraging mild optimism. Color #FFDDC4 reduces tension, fosters emotional comfort, and promotes friendly communication. Culturally, #FFDDC4 color communicates subtle happiness and social harmony in Western traditions, while Eastern interpretations see pale orange as a symbol of modesty, balance, and nurturing energy. Fengshui employs #FFDDC4 to enhance spaces intended for relaxation, dining, or gentle socializing. Spiritually, color #FFDDC4 corresponds to the Sacral chakra, supporting emotional openness, creativity, and inner warmth. Its light, muted orange tone makes #FFDDC4 highly versatile in design, often appearing in backgrounds, soft accents, or naturalistic artwork seeking calm yet positive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDDC4 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
#FFDDC4
RGB
rgb(255, 221, 196)
HSL
hsl(25°, 100%, 88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 23%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 23%, 100%)
XYZ
77.0603 76.9584 63.0175
Yxy
76.9584 0.3551 0.3546
Hunter Lab
87.7259 3.1920 5.3725
CIE-Lab
90.3025 8.0302 16.6077

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue196 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDDC4 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

#FFDDC4 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 #FFDDC4 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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#FFDDC4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFDDC4 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

#FFDDC4

protanopia

#f0f0ca

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDDC4;

Text Color

color: #FFDDC4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDDC4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDDC440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDDC4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDDC4 0%, #ff6b01 100%);

#FFDDC4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDDC4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.