#E0D9CE Hex Color
A delicate, bleached orange with airy depth
#e0d9ce is a pale, bleached orange with strong grey undertones. Its high lightness and low chroma create a delicate, airy feel that works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. Because it lacks intensity, pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from washing out. Black text remains perfectly legible against this clean, understated shade.
Questions about #e0d9ce
What is #e0d9ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0d9ce is rgb(224, 217, 206), in HSL hsl(37, 22%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e0d9ce?
Because #e0d9ce is so subtle, it works best when anchored by high-contrast tones like charcoal or deep slate blue. These dark colors keep the layout from looking washed out, providing a solid structure against the delicate, pale backdrop.
Is #e0d9ce a warm or cool neutral?
While #e0d9ce originates from a pale orange base, its significant grey undertones pull it into a cooler, more balanced neutral territory. It functions as a sophisticated, desaturated canvas that avoids the intense warmth often found in typical beige or cream hues.
Is #e0d9ce readable on white or black?
#e0d9ce has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.98:1 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.