#E1D4BE Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #e1d4be is a pale beige with warm yellow undertones and a faint gray cast. This delicate hex code brings airy warmth to backgrounds, interiors, stationery, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant base with black text, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 14.4:1 contrast here.
Questions about #e1d4be
What is #e1d4be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1d4be is rgb(225, 212, 190), in HSL hsl(38, 37%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1d4be?
#e1d4be pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, olive, and terracotta, which give its pale beige base enough contrast while preserving its warm, restrained character. Use darker shades for type, borders, or small accents.
Is #e1d4be readable on white or black?
#e1d4be has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.