Color #DDC998 Color / Colour Code #DDC998
This page shows the hex color code for color #ddc998 (#DDC998). 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 #DDC998 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDC998 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 13, 43, and 73 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 43, 163, and 283 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDC998
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 43 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 43 to 88 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 43 with its complement at 223 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 #DDC998
Lightness variations at hue 43 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDC998
Design Use Cases for #DDC998
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #DDC998 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
#DDC998 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
#DDC998 sits in the orange range (hue 43). 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 #DDC998 (hue 43) to its complement at hue 223. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 73. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddc998, #98abdd);
CSS Code for #DDC998
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About Color #DDC998 (#DDC998)
#DDC998 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 201 green, and 152 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 43 degrees with 50% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDC998 is 201/255 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, 9% magenta, 31% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDC998 against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #98ABDD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDC998. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DDA798 and #CEDD98, 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 #DDC998
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDC998?
- #DDC998 is Color #DDC998, a orange color (colour) with RGB(221, 201, 152), HSL(43, 50%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 31%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 201/255.
- Is #DDC998 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDC998 has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDC998?
- The complementary colour is #98ABDD (hue 223). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DDA798 and #CEDD98. The triadic palette adds #98DDC9 and #C998DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDC998 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ddc998; or rgb(221, 201, 152); or hsl(43, 50%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 43 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.