#E1DBAD Hex Color
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A very light, desaturated beige with buttery yellow undertones, #e1dbad creates an airy, gentle atmosphere. This color works best as a neutral background rather than a bold accent, especially when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays for necessary contrast. Because it is so pale, it can look washed out against pure white, so use the hex code #e1dbad to anchor soft, minimalist color palettes.
Questions about #e1dbad
What is #e1dbad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1dbad is rgb(225, 219, 173), in HSL hsl(53, 46%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 23%, 12%.
What color combinations work best with #e1dbad?
How does #e1dbad function in interface design?
It serves as an excellent neutral background for typography or UI elements that require a soft, non-intrusive feel. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, as the subtle buttery warmth needs a darker color to maintain clear readability.
Is #e1dbad readable on white or black?
#e1dbad has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.93:1 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.