#E1D3AD Hex Color
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This bleached, unsaturated yellow has a chalky, pastel quality that reads as extremely light and airy. Because it sits between beige and yellow, it serves best as a clean, neutral background color that keeps designs from looking stark. The hex code #e1d3ad pairs well with charcoal gray text for excellent readability, while darker forest greens add a grounded, natural contrast.
Questions about #e1d3ad
What is #e1d3ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1d3ad is rgb(225, 211, 173), in HSL hsl(44, 46%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 23%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e1d3ad?
Because #e1d3ad sits between beige and yellow, it anchors well against high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal. You can also add depth using forest green or deep browns to keep the look grounded and prevent the palette from feeling too washed out.
Is #e1d3ad readable on white or black?
#e1d3ad has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.12:1 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.