#E1DEBB Hex Color
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Soft and pale, #e1debb blends beige with a restrained yellow undertone. Its very low saturation gives layouts a delicate, airy warmth suited to interiors, spring themes, cosmetics, and minimalist packaging. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, since it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #e1debb provides about a 15.4:1 contrast ratio against black.
Questions about #e1debb
What is #e1debb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1debb is rgb(225, 222, 187), in HSL hsl(55, 39%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 17%, 12%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e1debb?
#e1debb pairs well with charcoal, muted olive, dusty rose, and deep navy because its pale, low-saturation base gives darker or gently colored accents room to stand out without making the palette feel harsh. It works especially well as a background with charcoal text and restrained navy or olive accents.
Is #e1debb readable on white or black?
#e1debb has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 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.