#E2D2C3 Hex Color
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#e2d2c3 is a pale, muted orange with beige-gray undertones and a softly bleached finish. Its lightness suggests delicacy and open space, making it a useful dominant background for minimalist layouts, food branding, or autumn themes. Pair it with charcoal or dark brown, since white can wash it out. The hex code #e2d2c3 supports black text at about 14.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e2d2c3
What is #e2d2c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2d2c3 is rgb(226, 210, 195), in HSL hsl(29, 35%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 14%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #e2d2c3?
For readable contrast, pair #e2d2c3 with charcoal or dark brown, while terracotta and muted sage can build a warmer, more natural palette without overpowering its pale beige-orange base or calm, sun-faded mood. Use white sparingly because it can look washed out.
Does #e2d2c3 read as warm or cool?
#e2d2c3 reads as a warm, softly muted color because its pale orange base outweighs the beige-gray undertones. The gray keeps it restrained rather than bright, giving it a calm, sun-faded character that works well in spacious layouts.
Is #e2d2c3 readable on white or black?
#e2d2c3 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.24:1 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.