#E3CEDF Hex Color
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Reach for #e3cedf when a layout needs a soft, almost grey magenta that stays light and airy. This pale mauve is so faded it works best as a large background base, with deep plum or charcoal type on top. Black text clears contrast easily at 14.2:1. The hex code #e3cedf suits cosmetics, confectionery, and romantic minimal designs.
Questions about #e3cedf
What is #e3cedf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3cedf is rgb(227, 206, 223), in HSL hsl(311, 27%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 2%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e3cedf?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive all sit comfortably against #e3cedf without overpowering it. Because the color is so light and desaturated, pairings work best when the partner color is clearly darker.
Is #e3cedf readable on white or black?
#e3cedf has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.16:1 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.