#E1E0D9 Hex Color
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Barely-there pale grey. The hex code #e1e0d9 leans a touch warm, which keeps it from feeling clinical next to plain white. It works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts and interfaces, with charcoal type or deep teal accents on top. Black text reads at roughly 15.9:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #e1e0d9
What is #e1e0d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e0d9 is rgb(225, 224, 217), in HSL hsl(53, 12%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1e0d9?
Deep teal and charcoal give #e1e0d9 the most contrast while keeping its soft feel intact. For warmer palettes, terracotta accents add gentle heat without breaking the calm.
Does black text meet WCAG AA on #e1e0d9?
Yes. Black text on #e1e0d9 reaches about 15.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark charcoal type also passes with room to spare.
Is #e1e0d9 readable on white or black?
#e1e0d9 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.86:1 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.