Color #DDAD97 Color / Colour Code #DDAD97
This page shows the hex color code for color #ddad97 (#DDAD97). The colour is a orange tone with 51% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDAD97 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDAD97 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 349, 19, and 49 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 19, 139, and 259 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDAD97
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 19 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 19 to 64 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 19 with its complement at 199 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #DDAD97
Lightness variations at hue 19 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDAD97
Design Use Cases for #DDAD97
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #DDAD97 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#DDAD97 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DDAD97 sits in the orange range (hue 19). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DDAD97 (hue 19) to its complement at hue 199. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 49. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddad97, #97c7dd);
CSS Code for #DDAD97
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Colors visually similar to #DDAD97 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DDAD97 (#DDAD97)
#DDAD97 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 173 green, and 151 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 19 degrees with 51% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDAD97 is 185/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 32% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDAD97 against white is 2.00:1 and against black is 10.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #97C7DD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDAD97. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DD97A4 and #DDD097, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #DDAD97
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDAD97?
- #DDAD97 is Color #DDAD97, a orange color (colour) with RGB(221, 173, 151), HSL(19, 51%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 32%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 185/255.
- Is #DDAD97 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDAD97 has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDAD97?
- The complementary colour is #97C7DD (hue 199). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DD97A4 and #DDD097. The triadic palette adds #97DDAD and #AD97DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDAD97 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ddad97; or rgb(221, 173, 151); or hsl(19, 51%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 19 51% 73%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.