#E3D9C6 Hex Color
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#e3d9c6 is a pale, bleached beige with subtle yellow undertones. Because it is so desaturated, it functions perfectly as an airy, neutral background for minimalist UI layouts. While it may look washed out next to pure white, it provides high readability for black typography. Use the hex code #e3d9c6 to anchor elegant, spa-inspired design palettes.
Questions about #e3d9c6
What is #e3d9c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d9c6 is rgb(227, 217, 198), in HSL hsl(39, 34%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 13%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3d9c6?
#e3d9c6 works best when grounded by darker, high-contrast tones to avoid looking washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or soft terracotta for a balanced, modern palette that feels professional, approachable, and cohesive across web or print interfaces.
Is #e3d9c6 readable on white or black?
#e3d9c6 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.00:1 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.