Erosion
A weathered, pale beige with subtle warmth
Erosion is a pale, bleached orange that reads almost grey. Because of its light, airy quality, this shade works best as a neutral background in minimalist layouts rather than as a primary accent. It provides high contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable body copy. The hex code for this subtle tone is #ddd1bf.
Questions about Erosion
What is the hex code for Erosion?
Erosion is #ddd1bf. In RGB that is rgb(221, 209, 191), in HSL hsl(36, 31%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 14%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use Erosion #ddd1bf in web design?
Erosion #ddd1bf serves as an excellent neutral background that feels softer than pure white but stays lighter than standard grey. It works best when paired with charcoal or deep brown typography to maintain high readability while keeping the overall aesthetic calm and muted.
Does #ddd1bf feel warm or cool?
While it originates from a pale orange base, the high level of desaturation makes Erosion #ddd1bf read as a cool, stony neutral. This allows it to act as a versatile bridge between warm earth tones and cooler, crisp interiors without clashing with either.
Is Erosion readable on white or black?
Erosion has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.