#E1D6AB Hex Color
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#e1d6ab is a pale, warm beige-yellow with low saturation and a softly faded finish. This hex code brings lightness and gentleness to minimalist backgrounds, spring layouts, baby products, and spa packaging. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep brown text; its muted tone can look washed out beside bright white.
Questions about #e1d6ab
What is #e1d6ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1d6ab is rgb(225, 214, 171), in HSL hsl(48, 47%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 24%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1d6ab?
The best pairings for #e1d6ab include charcoal, deep brown, muted olive, and dusty rose because these darker or softened hues give its pale warmth more contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Charcoal works especially well for headings, borders, and compact interface text.
Is #e1d6ab suitable as a text background?
Yes, #e1d6ab provides about a 14.4:1 contrast ratio with black, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text and making it a reliable light background for readable interfaces and print layouts. Avoid white lettering, which has much less contrast against this pale surface.
Is #e1d6ab readable on white or black?
#e1d6ab has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.40:1 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.