#E3D7D0 Hex Color
Faded Warmth With a Gray Edge
Reach for #e3d7d0 when a layout needs a warm neutral that stays out of the way. The hex code reads as a pale greige, almost gray, with a faded orange undertone. It works as a dominant base in minimal design, where deep teal accents make its warmth visible. Next to pure white it can wash out, so anchor it with charcoal text for strong contrast.
Questions about #e3d7d0
What is #e3d7d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d7d0 is rgb(227, 215, 208), in HSL hsl(22, 25%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 8%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3d7d0?
Deep teal, charcoal, and espresso brown all bring out the warmth in #e3d7d0. Avoid pale pastels next to it, since similar lightness makes both colors lose definition.
Does #e3d7d0 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, but barely. The orange undertone is faded to near gray, so the warmth mostly shows up when a cooler color sits beside it.
Is #e3d7d0 readable on white or black?
#e3d7d0 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.89:1 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.