#E0D0C6 Hex Color
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#e0d0c6 is a pale, faded orange with beige-gray undertones and very low saturation. Its delicate, airy quality suits minimalist backgrounds, food packaging, autumn branding, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or dark brown accents, since white can wash it out. The hex code #e0d0c6 supports clear black text at about 14:1 contrast.
Questions about #e0d0c6
What is #e0d0c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0d0c6 is rgb(224, 208, 198), in HSL hsl(23, 30%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 12%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e0d0c6?
#e0d0c6 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, terracotta, and muted olive, which give its pale beige-orange base enough definition without overpowering its low-saturation, airy character. Use darker accents for text, borders, or stronger visual anchors.
Does #e0d0c6 look warm or cool?
#e0d0c6 reads as a warm, muted shade because its pale orange base outweighs the beige-gray cast, creating a soft, faded look rather than a crisp gray or bright peach in most palettes.
Is #e0d0c6 readable on white or black?
#e0d0c6 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.00:1 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.