#E3D1D0 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated red carries a delicate, airy quality that functions best as a soft, neutral base. Because #e3d1d0 sits so close to grey, it avoids the intense energy of pure red, making it ideal for minimalist UI backgrounds. It maintains excellent readability with black text, so feel free to pair it with charcoal or deep espresso accents for a grounded, modern look. The hex code is #e3d1d0.
Questions about #e3d1d0
What is #e3d1d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d1d0 is rgb(227, 209, 208), in HSL hsl(3, 25%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 8%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3d1d0?
Is #e3d1d0 considered a warm or cool color?
#e3d1d0 leans warm due to its red base, but its high saturation of grey makes it function as a neutral. This allows it to bridge the gap between warm pinks and cool, stony greys without feeling overwhelming or overly vibrant.
Is #e3d1d0 readable on white or black?
#e3d1d0 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.29:1 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.