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#DDDF6D color code is #DDDF6D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dddf6d.

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#DDDF6D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DDDF6D is 0.6925. 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
#DDDF6D on white1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DDDF6D on black14.85:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DDDF6D1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DDDF6D14.85:1AAA

#DDDF6D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DDDF6D?+
The hex code for #DDDF6D is #DDDF6D. In RGB it's rgb(221, 223, 109), and in HSL it's hsl(61, 64%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #DDDF6D?+
#DDDF6D in RGB is (221, 223, 109). Written in CSS: rgb(221, 223, 109).
What is the CMYK value of #DDDF6D?+
#DDDF6D converts to CMYK(1%, 0%, 51%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DDDF6D.
Is #dddf6d a warm or cool color?+
#DDDF6D (#DDDF6D) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 61° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dddf6d belong to?+
#DDDF6D belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 61°, 64%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dddf6d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DDDF6D 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 #dddf6d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DDDF6D (#DDDF6D) is 12-0720 Straw, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DDDF6D in design

Practical guidance for using #dddf6d (#DDDF6D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DDDF6D (#DDDF6D) 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, #DDDF6D (#DDDF6D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#DDDF6D 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. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#DDDF6D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.