#DDC488 Color Information

Hex color code: #DDC488

#DDC488 is a muted orange color. In RGB it is (221, 196, 136), and in HSL it is (42°, 56%, 70%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameBurlywood
HEX
#DDC488
RGB
221, 196, 136
HSL
42°, 56%, 70%
CMYK
0%, 11%, 38%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DDC488;
background-color: #DDC488;
border-color: #DDC488;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DDC488;
border: 2px solid #DDC488;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DDC488]
text-[#DDC488]
border-[#DDC488]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DDC488]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DDC488, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DDC488; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DDC488; 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 #DDC488; background-color: #DDC48815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DDC48820; border-left: 4px solid #DDC488; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DDC488; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DDC488 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 196, 136

Red: 221 / Green: 196 / Blue: 136

HSL

42°, 56%, 70%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 56% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 38%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 38% / Key: 13%

What color is #DDC488?

#DDC488 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DDC488 to RGB:

rgb(221, 196, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DDC488 to HSL:

hsl(42, 56%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DDC488 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 38%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DDC488 is a subtle orange color with RGB values of 221, 196, 136 and HSL of 42°, 56%, 70%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DDC488 is #88A1DD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD9988.

Use #DDC488 in CSS: color: #DDC488 or background-color: #DDC488. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DDC488

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.33:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC488?

#DDC488 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #DDC488?

#DDC488 in RGB is (221, 196, 136) - 221 red, 196 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #DDC488 in CSS?

Use #DDC488 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DDC488?

#88A1DD (complementary), #DD9988 (analogous), and #CDA64C (lighter shade) work well with #DDC488.