#E1D5D8 Hex Color
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A pale, faded pink with gray undertones, #e1d5d8 has low saturation and an airy, delicate finish. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in cosmetic packaging, romantic branding, and spacious interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or muted burgundy for definition, since white can wash it out. Black text meets WCAG AA for body copy on this soft background.
Questions about #e1d5d8
What is #e1d5d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1d5d8 is rgb(225, 213, 216), in HSL hsl(345, 17%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 4%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e1d5d8?
What mood does #e1d5d8 create in a design?
#e1d5d8 creates an airy, delicate mood with a restrained romantic feel, since its pale pink hue is softened by low saturation and gray undertones rather than bright warmth or vivid saturation. It works best as a supporting tone instead of a dominant accent.
Is #e1d5d8 readable on white or black?
#e1d5d8 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.71:1 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.