#E2DFD9 Hex Color
A pale gray with warm restraint
#e2dfd9 is a pale, low-saturation gray with a slight warm beige undertone. This delicate, bleached tone creates airy backgrounds for minimal interfaces, typography, product design, and architecture. Use it as a dominant base when white feels too stark, though it can look washed out beside pure white. The hex code #e2dfd9 supports highly readable black body text at about 15.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #e2dfd9
What is #e2dfd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2dfd9 is rgb(226, 223, 217), in HSL hsl(40, 13%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2dfd9?
#e2dfd9 pairs well with charcoal text and restrained accents such as burgundy or olive, which add definition without overwhelming its low saturation. Its warm beige cast also sits comfortably beside natural wood tones, while bright white can make it appear slightly dull.
Is #e2dfd9 readable on white or black?
#e2dfd9 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.79:1 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.