Color #DED6DB Color / Colour Code #DED6DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ded6db (#DED6DB). The colour is a pink tone with 11% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DED6DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DED6DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 293, 323, and 353 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 323, 83, and 203 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DED6DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 323 and saturation at 11%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 323 to 8 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 323 with its complement at 143 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 #DED6DB
Lightness variations at hue 323 and 11% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DED6DB
Design Use Cases for #DED6DB
Muted Accent Color
With 11% saturation, #DED6DB has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #DED6DB is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#DED6DB is in the pink range (hue 323). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DED6DB (hue 323) to its complement at hue 143. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 353. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ded6db, #d5ddd8);
CSS Code for #DED6DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DED6DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DED6DB (#DED6DB)
#DED6DB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 214 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 323 degrees with 11% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DED6DB is 217/255 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, 4% magenta, 1% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DED6DB against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.75:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.75:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D5DDD8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DED6DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DCD5DD and #DDD5D6, 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 #DED6DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DED6DB?
- #DED6DB is Color #DED6DB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(222, 214, 219), HSL(323, 11%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 4%, 1%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #DED6DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DED6DB has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.75:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DED6DB?
- The complementary colour is #D5DDD8 (hue 143). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DCD5DD and #DDD5D6. The triadic palette adds #DADDD5 and #D5DADD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DED6DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ded6db; or rgb(222, 214, 219); or hsl(323, 11%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 323 11% 85%; 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.