#E1DCDA Hex Color
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Nouvelle White is a barely-there grey with a soft, bleached quality. It provides excellent contrast for black typography, making #e1dcda an effective base for minimalist UI interfaces. Use it when pure white feels too harsh or sterile. It can appear washed out next to bright white elements, so pair it with charcoal or deep navy for depth. The hex code is #e1dcda.
Questions about Nouvelle White
What is the hex code for Nouvelle White?
Nouvelle White is #e1dcda. In RGB that is rgb(225, 220, 218), in HSL hsl(17, 10%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does Nouvelle White #e1dcda perform in interface design?
Nouvelle White #e1dcda acts as a superior alternative to pure white for minimalist user interfaces, reducing eye strain while maintaining excellent readability. It works best when paired with charcoal or deep navy text for soft, professional contrast.
Is #e1dcda considered a warm or cool neutral?
This shade sits in a neutral, bleached territory, leaning slightly cool but remaining incredibly versatile. Its muted, grey-adjacent quality makes it effective for preventing the harsh, clinical look often associated with standard bright whites in web design.
Is Nouvelle White readable on white or black?
Nouvelle White has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.45:1 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.