#E0CCC6 Hex Color
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With its pale, muted reddish tone, #e0ccc6 carries warm beige-gray undertones and a delicate, faded finish. The hex code #e0ccc6 works well as a soft background in minimalist layouts, especially with charcoal or deep burgundy accents. Its low saturation feels airy, while black text remains highly readable at about a 13.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e0ccc6
What is #e0ccc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0ccc6 is rgb(224, 204, 198), in HSL hsl(14, 30%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 12%, 12%.
Which colors pair well with #e0ccc6?
Does #e0ccc6 read as warm or cool?
#e0ccc6 reads as a warm, muted neutral because its pale reddish hue is softened by beige-gray undertones. It creates a faded, airy mood rather than a bright pink effect, making it suitable for calm interiors, lifestyle graphics, and minimalist interfaces.
Is #e0ccc6 readable on white or black?
#e0ccc6 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.62:1 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.