Corinthian Column
A muted pale yellow with airy undertones
Corinthian Column is a washed-out, pale yellow with heavy grey undertones. Because it sits so close to neutral, the hex code #dedecf works best as a subtle background for minimalist UI projects. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its high readability. This bleached shade provides a clean, airy feel that prevents designs from looking stark or clinical.
Questions about Corinthian Column
What is the hex code for Corinthian Column?
Corinthian Column is #dedecf. In RGB that is rgb(222, 222, 207), in HSL hsl(60, 19%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 13%.
Does #dedecf work well as a primary interface background?
Yes, Corinthian Column acts as an excellent alternative to stark white, providing a warmer and more organic feel for minimalist layouts. Because it leans neutral, it maintains high readability without causing the eye strain often associated with pure, bright white backgrounds.
Is Corinthian Column readable on white or black?
Corinthian Column has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.45:1 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.