Color #DEDAD5 Color / Colour Code #DEDAD5
This page shows the hex color code for color #dedad5 (#DEDAD5). The colour is a orange tone with 12% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEDAD5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEDAD5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 3, 33, and 63 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 33, 153, and 273 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEDAD5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 33 and saturation at 12%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 33 to 78 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 33 with its complement at 213 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 #DEDAD5
Lightness variations at hue 33 and 12% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEDAD5
Design Use Cases for #DEDAD5
Muted Accent Color
With 12% saturation, #DEDAD5 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, #DEDAD5 is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DEDAD5 sits in the orange range (hue 33). 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 #DEDAD5 (hue 33) to its complement at hue 213. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 63. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dedad5, #d4d8dd);
CSS Code for #DEDAD5
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Colors visually similar to #DEDAD5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEDAD5 (#DEDAD5)
#DEDAD5 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 218 green, and 213 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 33 degrees with 12% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEDAD5 is 219/255 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, 2% magenta, 4% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEDAD5 against white is 1.39:1 and against black is 15.10:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.10:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D4D8DD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEDAD5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DDD5D4 and #DDDDD4, 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 #DEDAD5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEDAD5?
- #DEDAD5 is Color #DEDAD5, a orange color (colour) with RGB(222, 218, 213), HSL(33, 12%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 2%, 4%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #DEDAD5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEDAD5 has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.10:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEDAD5?
- The complementary colour is #D4D8DD (hue 213). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DDD5D4 and #DDDDD4. The triadic palette adds #D4DDD9 and #D9D4DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEDAD5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dedad5; or rgb(222, 218, 213); or hsl(33, 12%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 33 12% 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.