#E2D6C3 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated beige carries a faint orange warmth. It works best as a primary background color, offering a softer alternative to stark white without losing readability. Pair it with high-contrast black text for excellent accessibility or deep charcoal for a modern, muted aesthetic. Because of its neutrality, the hex code #e2d6c3 anchors minimal designs, though it may appear slightly flat when used next to vivid, saturated colors.
Questions about #e2d6c3
What is #e2d6c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2d6c3 is rgb(226, 214, 195), in HSL hsl(37, 35%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 14%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e2d6c3 for modern designs?
Is #e2d6c3 readable on white or black?
#e2d6c3 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.64:1 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.