#E3D4DE Hex Color
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Reach for #e3d4de when a layout needs a background with more character than plain white. This pale mauve leans magenta but sits so close to gray that it reads airy and faded. As a dominant base, the hex code #e3d4de pairs well with deep plum or charcoal, and black text clears WCAG AA easily at 14.7:1. Its low saturation limits it to supporting roles in bold palettes.
Questions about #e3d4de
What is #e3d4de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d4de is rgb(227, 212, 222), in HSL hsl(320, 21%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 2%, 11%.
Does black or white text read better on #e3d4de?
Black text reads far better on #e3d4de, with a contrast ratio of about 14.7:1, well past the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short, so treat this shade as a light background only.
What colors pair well with #e3d4de?
Deep plum and charcoal both give #e3d4de the contrast its muted lightness needs, while a muted olive adds warmth without clashing. Keep saturated brights out of the palette, since they overpower this faded tone.
Is #e3d4de readable on white or black?
#e3d4de has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.73:1 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.