analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDD8CA — Pearl
#DDD8CA is a light desaturated beige sitting at 44° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ddd8ca
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DDD8CA
- f9f8f6
- e7e3d9
- d4cebc
- c2b9a0
- b0a483
- 9e8f67
- 827653
- 655c41
- 49422f
- 2c281c
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #DDD8CA
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DDD8CA FAQ
What color is #DDD8CA?
#DDD8CA is a shade of pearl in the beige family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 22% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDD8CA?
#DDD8CA is rgb(221, 216, 202) in RGB, hsl(44, 22%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDD8CA?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.75:1.
What colors go well with #DDD8CA?
Its direct complement is #CACFDD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAD9DD and #CFCADD gives you contrast without the vibration.