#DDCD99
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #DDCD99 Yellow
#DDCD99 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 221 red, 205 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 46°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 73%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
Use #DDCD99 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects. Copy ready-to-use gradients.
Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
46°
Hue
50%
Saturation
73%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #DDCD99 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #DDCD99 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#DDCD99 on White
Contrast Ratio1.58:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#DDCD99 on Black
Contrast Ratio13.27:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #DDCD99 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DDCD99 |
| RGB | rgb(221, 205, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(46, 50%, 73%) |
| RGB Decimal | 221, 205, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 86.7%, 80.4%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 7%, 31%, 13% |
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