#E1DED6 Hex Color
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#e1ded6 is a bleached, desaturated yellow that leans heavily toward grey. This light, airy tone works best as a neutral background rather than a main color, as it can appear washed out if paired with stark white. Because it offers strong contrast against dark text, it serves as an excellent choice for minimal UI design. The hex code for this delicate shade is #e1ded6.
Questions about #e1ded6
What is #e1ded6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1ded6 is rgb(225, 222, 214), in HSL hsl(44, 15%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 5%, 12%.
Does #e1ded6 lean more toward yellow or grey?
#e1ded6 is a bleached, desaturated yellow that heavily leans into a cool, concrete-like grey. It maintains just enough warmth to avoid feeling sterile, making it a sophisticated alternative to a flat, industrial slate or plain white background.
Is #e1ded6 readable on white or black?
#e1ded6 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.62:1 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.