#E0D1D1 Hex Color
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Dusty pink, almost grey. The hex code #e0d1d1 is a faded red with just enough warmth to feel soft instead of sterile. Its low saturation suits wide backgrounds and open layouts, where it reads far calmer than true red. It can wash out beside pure white, so anchor it with darker neighbors like charcoal or deep green. Black text on it hits about 14.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #e0d1d1
What is #e0d1d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0d1d1 is rgb(224, 209, 209), in HSL hsl(0, 19%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 7%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e0d1d1?
Darker, saturated tones give #e0d1d1 something to lean on: charcoal, deep teal, and forest green all keep it from disappearing next to white. For a softer scheme, try warm taupe or muted mauve.
Is #e0d1d1 readable on white or black?
#e0d1d1 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.21:1 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.