#E0D9BC Hex Color
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This bleached, unsaturated beige reads like aged parchment with subtle yellow undertones. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #e0d9bc functions well as a dominant, neutral background for clean, minimalist interiors or web interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to anchor its airy character and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #e0d9bc
What is #e0d9bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0d9bc is rgb(224, 217, 188), in HSL hsl(48, 37%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 16%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e0d9bc for a balanced design?
#e0d9bc works best when grounded by deeper, contrasting tones. Pair it with charcoal for high-readability text or muted olive for a sophisticated, natural look that prevents the light beige from appearing washed out or flat.
Is #e0d9bc suitable for body text on a website?
#e0d9bc is far too light to serve as a readable body text color on white backgrounds due to insufficient contrast. It is significantly more effective as a soft, neutral background color that keeps content legible when paired with dark, high-contrast typography.
Is #e0d9bc readable on white or black?
#e0d9bc has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.82:1 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.