#E1E0DD Hex Color
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Barely darker than a sheet of paper, this pale grey reads as a soft off-white with a faint warm tint. The hex code #e1e0dd works best as a dominant base for minimal layouts and interfaces, softening white without adding visual weight. Black text scores about 15.9:1 contrast against it, so fine type stays crisp. Just keep darker tones nearby, since it can look washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #e1e0dd
What is #e1e0dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e0dd is rgb(225, 224, 221), in HSL hsl(45, 6%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #e1e0dd a warm or cool grey?
It reads slightly warm. Red sits highest in its RGB values, giving this grey a soft, paper-like tint instead of the flat feel of a neutral grey like #e0e0e0. That makes it friendlier for large background areas.
What colors pair well with #e1e0dd?
Deep charcoal text is the safest partner, reaching about 15.9:1 contrast on #e1e0dd. For accents, muted teal or warm taupe add interest without breaking the calm, neutral feel of the palette.
Is #e1e0dd readable on white or black?
#e1e0dd has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.90:1 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.