#DDA59C Color Information

Hex color code: #DDA59C

#DDA59C is a gentle red color. In RGB it is (221, 165, 156), and in HSL it is (8°, 49%, 74%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#DDA59C

RGB

221, 165, 156

HSL

8°, 49%, 74%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 29%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DDA59C;
background-color: #DDA59C;
border-color: #DDA59C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DDA59C;
border: 2px solid #DDA59C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DDA59C]
text-[#DDA59C]
border-[#DDA59C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DDA59C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DDA59C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DDA59C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DDA59C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #DDA59C; background-color: #DDA59C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DDA59C20; border-left: 4px solid #DDA59C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #DDA59C; }

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DDA59C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 165, 156

Red: 221 / Green: 165 / Blue: 156

HSL

8°, 49%, 74%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 49% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 29%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 13%

What color is #DDA59C?

#DDA59C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9CD5DD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DDA59C to RGB:

rgb(221, 165, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DDA59C to HSL:

hsl(8, 49%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DDA59C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 25%, 29%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DDA59C is a pastel red color with RGB values of 221, 165, 156 and HSL of 8°, 49%, 74%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DDA59C is #9CD5DD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD9CB4.

Use #DDA59C in CSS: color: #DDA59C or background-color: #DDA59C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DDA59C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.94:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDA59C?

#DDA59C is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DDA59C?

#DDA59C in RGB is (221, 165, 156) - 221 red, 165 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #DDA59C in CSS?

Use #DDA59C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DDA59C?

#9CD5DD (complementary), #DD9CB4 (analogous), and #CA7163 (lighter shade) work well with #DDA59C.