#E3D6C6 Hex Color

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The hex color #e3d6c6 is a pale, muted orange-beige with a soft gray cast and low saturation. Its delicate warmth suits airy interiors, cosmetic packaging, autumn layouts, and spacious backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep olive accents; white can wash it out. Black text has strong contrast on this color. The hex code is #e3d6c6.

Questions about #e3d6c6

What is #e3d6c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d6c6 is rgb(227, 214, 198), in HSL hsl(33, 34%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 13%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3d6c6?
Pair #e3d6c6 with charcoal or deep olive to give its pale orange-beige base definition; these darker, earthy accents preserve its quiet warmth without making the palette feel harsh. Use them for text, borders, furniture, or small focal details against the airy base.
Is #e3d6c6 readable on white or black?
#e3d6c6 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.70:1 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.