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HEX DDC8B3 - #DDC8B3, RGB(221,200,179) Color


Color Name: Coffee Foam*
Hex Color Code: #DDC8B3
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 200, 179)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.5%, 19.0%, 13.3%



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What color is DDC8B3?

The RGB color code for color number #DDC8B3 is RGB(221, 200, 179). In the RGB color model, #DDC8B3 has a red value of 221, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 19.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 38.2 % saturation, and 78.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDC8B3 has a hue of 30° (degrees), 19.0 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDC8B3 is cool or warm?

Color DDC8B3 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDC8B3? (For interior and product design)

DDC8B3 has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Is #DDC8B3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDC8B3 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #DDC8B3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 200, 179)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.50%
Yellow
19.00%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 38.2 %, 78.4 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
38.18 %.
Lightness
78.43 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 63, 31)
Red
27 (10.5%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
31 (12.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
19.00 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 70.20 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 58.61

Y : 59.94

Z : 51.13

YXY

Y1 : 59.94

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 21.57%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 59.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.3Y 8.0/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 81.8

A : 4.01

B : 13.17

CIE-Lch

L : 81.8

C : 13.77

H : 73.05

CIE-Luv

L : 81.8

U : 14.01

V : 18.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.42

A : -0.35

B : 15.04






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DDC8B3

Here are the colors similar to DDC8B3. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#EED9C4
Almond
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDC8B3.

#E0C6AD
PANTONE 4685 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#E7CEB5
PANTONE 2309 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#E1C5AE
PANTONE 4043 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDC8B3.

#D6C5B4
RAL 075 80 10 - Chalk Beige
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#D4C3B3
RAL 070 80 10 - Flax Beige
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D5C6B4
RAL 080 80 10 - Pastel Sand
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#D7C3B5
RAL 060 80 10 - Soft Greige
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDC8B3.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDC8B3.

#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDC8B3.

#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DDC8B3

Here are the paint colors similar to DDC8B3. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDC8B3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDC8B3 to Sherwin Williams

#DCC7B3
Playa Arenosa (SW 9094)
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
#D8C4AE
Fresco Cream (SW 7719)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#DFC8B5
Beige (SW 2859)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#D7C5B3
Sand Dollar (SW 6099)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DDC8B3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDC8B3 to Dunn-Edwards

#E1CBB6
Practical Tan (DE 6115)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#D5C3AD
Sahara (DEC 747)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#E2CAAF
You're Blushing (DET 446)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#DDC5AA
Cliff's View (DEC 720)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDC8B3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDC8B3 to PPG Paints

#DBC8B6
Cocoa Cream (PPG1079-3)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#E8CBB4
Maple Granola (PPG16-25)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#E1C6A8
My Love (PPG1081-3)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#E2C7B6
Birthday Suit (PPG1071-3)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color DDC8B3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDC8B3 to Behr

#DDC5AF
Bali Sand (N250-2A)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#DCC4AC
Sienna Dust (PPU3-08)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#E3C8B1
Mesquite Powder (S230-2)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#DAC2AF
Artisan Tea (S220-2)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDC8B3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDC8B3 to Benjamin Moore

#D7C2AD
King Arthur's Court (1081)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#DAC2AE
Boudoir (AF-190)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#E0C8B6
Basking Ridge Beige (1158)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#DAC0AA
Burlap (2163-50)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DDC8B3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDC8B3 to Valspar

#D5C2AE
Cocoa Dust (T576)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#DAC1AA
Vanilla Iced Coffee (P084)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D9C1A8
Silken Stockings (V088-2)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#D4BFAC
Warm Alpaca (V131-2)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DDC8B3 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DDC8B3 to Farrow & Ball

#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#CFC1AD
Oxford Stone (264)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#DBCFBB
Joa's White (226)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#EAD4C6
Pink Ground (202)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#DDC8B3 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



DDC8B3
Coffee Foam*

B3C8DD
Light Steel Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #DDC8B3?

Color that best contrast with #DDC8B3 is #B3C8DD, color name is Light Steel Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #DDC8B3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDC8B3 is #B3C8DD, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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