#E3D5CA Hex Color
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A muted, pale orange with strong neutral undertones, #e3d5ca sits between bleached sand and antique parchment. Use this hex code as a soft, airy background where standard white feels too stark. Because the shade is highly desaturated, pair it with dark charcoal or ink-black text to prevent layouts from appearing washed out. It maintains excellent readability for small body text.
Questions about #e3d5ca
What is #e3d5ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d5ca is rgb(227, 213, 202), in HSL hsl(26, 31%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 11%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3d5ca?
This muted shade works best with charcoal or deep espresso to prevent designs from feeling washed out. Because it is highly desaturated, adding a dark contrast color creates a sophisticated, grounded look that keeps text legible for the reader.
Is #e3d5ca better for backgrounds than pure white?
#e3d5ca acts as a gentle, organic alternative to white, providing a warmer, more approachable visual experience. It removes the harsh glare associated with high-contrast screens while maintaining enough brightness to keep your layout feeling open, clean, and airy.
Is #e3d5ca readable on white or black?
#e3d5ca has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.63:1 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.