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#DADBBD color code is #DADBBD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dadbbd.

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#DADBBD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DADBBD is 0.6924. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.41:1 against white and 14.85:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DADBBD on white1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DADBBD on black14.85:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DADBBD1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DADBBD14.85:1AAA

#DADBBD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DADBBD?+
The hex code for #DADBBD is #DADBBD. In RGB it's rgb(218, 219, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(62, 29%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #DADBBD?+
#DADBBD in RGB is (218, 219, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(218, 219, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #DADBBD?+
#DADBBD converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 14%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DADBBD.
Is #dadbbd a warm or cool color?+
#DADBBD (#DADBBD) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 62° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dadbbd belong to?+
#DADBBD belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 62°, 29%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dadbbd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DADBBD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.41:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #dadbbd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DADBBD (#DADBBD) is 7500 C Warm Linen, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DADBBD in design

Practical guidance for using #dadbbd (#DADBBD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DADBBD (#DADBBD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DADBBD (#DADBBD) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DADBBD flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#DADBBD is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.