#E2C5C7 Hex Color
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This dusty, light red offers a muted, ashy quality that sits on the edge of neutral. Because it is highly desaturated, #e2c5c7 works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate greys for a balanced look. The hex code #e2c5c7 provides enough contrast for black text, ensuring readability in minimal interface designs.
Questions about #e2c5c7
What is #e2c5c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2c5c7 is rgb(226, 197, 199), in HSL hsl(356, 33%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 12%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e2c5c7?
#e2c5c7 works exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark slate greys to create a balanced, modern contrast. Because it is highly desaturated, it also functions as a gentle background that allows brighter accent colors to pop without visual clutter.
Is #e2c5c7 readable on white or black?
#e2c5c7 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.04:1 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.