Color #DEDBD7 Color / Colour Code #DEDBD7
This page shows the hex color code for color #dedbd7 (#DEDBD7). The colour is a orange tone with 10% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEDBD7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEDBD7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEDBD7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 10%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 34 to 79 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 34 with its complement at 214 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 #DEDBD7
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 10% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEDBD7
Design Use Cases for #DEDBD7
Muted Accent Color
With 10% saturation, #DEDBD7 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 86% lightness, #DEDBD7 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
#DEDBD7 sits in the orange range (hue 34). 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 #DEDBD7 (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dedbd7, #d8dbdf);
CSS Code for #DEDBD7
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Colors visually similar to #DEDBD7 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEDBD7 (#DEDBD7)
#DEDBD7 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 219 green, and 215 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 10% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEDBD7 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, 1% magenta, 3% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEDBD7 against white is 1.38:1 and against black is 15.22:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.22:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D8DBDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEDBD7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFD8D8 and #DEDFD8, 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 #DEDBD7
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEDBD7?
- #DEDBD7 is Color #DEDBD7, a orange color (colour) with RGB(222, 219, 215), HSL(34, 10%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 3%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #DEDBD7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEDBD7 has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.22:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEDBD7?
- The complementary colour is #D8DBDF (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFD8D8 and #DEDFD8. The triadic palette adds #D8DFDC and #DCD8DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEDBD7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dedbd7; or rgb(222, 219, 215); or hsl(34, 10%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 10% 86%; 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.