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#DDE6AD color code is #DDE6AD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dde6ad.

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#DDE6AD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DDE6AD is 0.7498. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.31:1 against white and 16.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DDE6AD on white1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DDE6AD on black16.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DDE6AD1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DDE6AD16.00:1AAA

#DDE6AD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DDE6AD?+
The hex code for #DDE6AD is #DDE6AD. In RGB it's rgb(221, 230, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(69, 53%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #DDE6AD?+
#DDE6AD in RGB is (221, 230, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(221, 230, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #DDE6AD?+
#DDE6AD converts to CMYK(4%, 0%, 25%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DDE6AD.
Is #dde6ad a warm or cool color?+
#DDE6AD (#DDE6AD) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 69° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dde6ad belong to?+
#DDE6AD belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 69°, 53%, 79% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #dde6ad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DDE6AD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.31:1 — 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 #dde6ad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DDE6AD (#DDE6AD) is 3092 C Light Citron, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DDE6AD in design

Practical guidance for using #dde6ad (#DDE6AD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DDE6AD (#DDE6AD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DDE6AD (#DDE6AD) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green 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

#DDE6AD 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

#DDE6AD 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.