Color #DDDEDD Color / Colour Code #DDDEDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #dddedd (#DDDEDD). The colour is a green tone with 1% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDDEDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDDEDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 90, 120, and 150 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 120, 240, and 0 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDDEDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 120 and saturation at 1%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 120 to 165 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 120 with its complement at 300 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 #DDDEDD
Lightness variations at hue 120 and 1% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDDEDD
Design Use Cases for #DDDEDD
Neutral Foundation Color
#DDDEDD has almost no saturation (1%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Near-White Background
At 87% lightness, #DDDEDD is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#DDDEDD falls in the green range (hue 120). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DDDEDD (hue 120) to its complement at hue 300. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 150. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dddedd, #dedede);
CSS Code for #DDDEDD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DDDEDD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DDDEDD across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DDDEDD (#DDDEDD)
#DDDEDD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 222 green, and 221 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 120 degrees with 1% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDDEDD is 222/255 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, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDDEDD against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEDEDE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDDEDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DEDEDE and #DEDEDE, 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 #DDDEDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDDEDD?
- #DDDEDD is Color #DDDEDD, a green color (colour) with RGB(221, 222, 221), HSL(120, 1%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 0%, 0%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #DDDEDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDDEDD has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDDEDD?
- The complementary colour is #DEDEDE (hue 300). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DEDEDE and #DEDEDE. The triadic palette adds #DEDEDE and #DEDEDE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDDEDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dddedd; or rgb(221, 222, 221); or hsl(120, 1%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 120 1% 87%; 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.