#E1C4C1 Hex Color
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A pale, dusty red with soft gray undertones, #e1c4c1 feels delicate, airy, and slightly ashy rather than vivid. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in minimalist layouts, romance branding, and spacious backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or deep brown for definition, since black text remains highly readable at about 12.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e1c4c1
What is #e1c4c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c4c1 is rgb(225, 196, 193), in HSL hsl(6, 35%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 14%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e1c4c1?
Pair #e1c4c1 with charcoal or deep brown for crisp definition, or use nearby mauve and blush tones for a softer palette, since its gray undertone keeps these combinations restrained rather than overly sweet.
Does #e1c4c1 read as warm or cool?
#e1c4c1 reads as a muted warm-neutral red: its red base brings gentle warmth, while soft gray undertones cool and quiet its appearance, giving the shade an airy, refined feel instead of a bright or strongly pink look.
Is #e1c4c1 readable on white or black?
#e1c4c1 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.