#E0D5CA Hex Color
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Castle Beige is a pale, airy neutral with subtle orange undertones that lean toward grey. It functions well as a base background in minimalist UI designs, providing enough contrast for legible black body text. The hex code for this color is #e0d5ca. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to ensure it holds its own rather than appearing washed out against white.
Questions about Castle Beige
What is the hex code for Castle Beige?
Castle Beige is #e0d5ca. In RGB that is rgb(224, 213, 202), in HSL hsl(30, 26%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 12%.
What colors pair best with Castle Beige?
Castle Beige pairs best with high-contrast, deep tones to prevent it from washing out. Use deep charcoal or rich forest green to anchor the shade, ensuring your design elements pop clearly against the muted, airy background.
How does #e0d5ca perform in UI design?
#e0d5ca functions as a sophisticated, airy base that is gentle on the eyes for extended reading. Because it is light, always ensure your typography uses a sufficiently dark, saturated color to maintain accessibility standards and prevent visual strain.
Is Castle Beige readable on white or black?
Castle Beige has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.54:1 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.