#E2DDD0 Hex Color
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Pale yellow with a gray cast. #e2ddd0 reads faded and almost beige, which makes it a strong dominant base for minimal layouts and open space. Black text on it reaches about 15.5:1 contrast, so body copy passes easily. It can wash out next to pure white, so ground it with olive or terracotta accents.
Questions about #e2ddd0
What is #e2ddd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2ddd0 is rgb(226, 221, 208), in HSL hsl(43, 24%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 8%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2ddd0?
Deep, saturated tones flatter #e2ddd0 best. Try terracotta, olive, or navy accents, since its low saturation needs contrast to keep it from washing out. Charcoal text is another strong match.
Is #e2ddd0 readable on white or black?
#e2ddd0 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.48:1 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.