Color #DDBB98 Color / Colour Code #DDBB98
This page shows the hex color code for color #ddbb98 (#DDBB98). The colour is a orange tone with 50% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDBB98 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDBB98 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 0, 30, and 60 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 30, 150, and 270 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDBB98
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 30 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 30 to 75 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 30 with its complement at 210 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 #DDBB98
Lightness variations at hue 30 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDBB98
Design Use Cases for #DDBB98
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #DDBB98 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
#DDBB98 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
#DDBB98 sits in the orange range (hue 30). 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 #DDBB98 (hue 30) to its complement at hue 210. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 60. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddbb98, #98badd);
CSS Code for #DDBB98
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About Color #DDBB98 (#DDBB98)
#DDBB98 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 187 green, and 152 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 30 degrees with 50% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDBB98 is 193/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 31% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDBB98 against white is 1.80:1 and against black is 11.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #98BADD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDBB98. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DD9898 and #DDDD98, 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 #DDBB98
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDBB98?
- #DDBB98 is Color #DDBB98, a orange color (colour) with RGB(221, 187, 152), HSL(30, 50%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 31%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 193/255.
- Is #DDBB98 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDBB98 has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDBB98?
- The complementary colour is #98BADD (hue 210). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DD9898 and #DDDD98. The triadic palette adds #98DDBA and #BA98DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDBB98 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ddbb98; or rgb(221, 187, 152); or hsl(30, 50%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 30 50% 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.