#E3C2C2 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy red with low saturation, #e3c2c2 reads as a soft blush tone. Because it feels airy and delicate, it serves well as a minimalist background for clean UI layouts. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain a modern aesthetic. This color offers strong contrast with black, ensuring excellent readability for small body text. The hex code for this dusty shade is #e3c2c2.
Questions about #e3c2c2
What is #e3c2c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c2c2 is rgb(227, 194, 194), in HSL hsl(0, 37%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 15%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e3c2c2 in a design layout?
Does #e3c2c2 perform well as a background for body text?
Yes, #e3c2c2 makes an excellent background choice provided you use high-contrast, dark text. It offers a subtle, sophisticated alternative to pure white without sacrificing readability, making it ideal for minimalist interfaces or calm, wellness-focused digital environments.
Is #e3c2c2 readable on white or black?
#e3c2c2 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.76:1 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.