#E2DDD8 Hex Color
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A pale, bleached grey with minimal saturation, #e2ddd8 offers a sophisticated alternative to stark white. This neutral shade maintains enough contrast to keep small body text legible against it. It performs best as a base background for minimalist interfaces or product design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent the design from feeling washed out. The hex code for this color is #e2ddd8.
Questions about #e2ddd8
What is #e2ddd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2ddd8 is rgb(226, 221, 216), in HSL hsl(30, 15%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with #e2ddd8?
#e2ddd8 functions best when paired with high-contrast, deep tones to prevent a washed-out appearance. Consider using charcoal or slate blue for text and accents, as these provide the necessary weight to anchor this very light, airy neutral.
Is #e2ddd8 readable on white or black?
#e2ddd8 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.56:1 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.