analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDDCC5 — Pearl
#DDDCC5 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 58° 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.
#dddcc5
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDDCC5
- f9f9f5
- e8e7d8
- d7d6ba
- c5c49d
- b4b27f
- a3a062
- 86844f
- 69673e
- 4b4a2c
- 2e2d1b
- 101009
Color schemes using #DDDCC5
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.
Nearby colors
#DDDCC5 FAQ
What color is #DDDCC5?
#DDDCC5 is a shade of pearl in the beige family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 26% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDDCC5?
#DDDCC5 is rgb(221, 220, 197) in RGB, hsl(58, 26%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDDCC5?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.12:1.
What colors go well with #DDDCC5?
Its direct complement is #C5C6DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5D2DD and #D0C5DD gives you contrast without the vibration.