#E3D9E5 Hex Color
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#e3d9e5 is a pale, faded purple with a cool violet cast and almost-gray softness. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy, delicate mood suited to spacious backgrounds, minimal layouts, and spiritual or luxury branding. Use it as a dominant base with dark text; it can look washed out beside white. The hex code is #e3d9e5.
Questions about #e3d9e5
What is #e3d9e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d9e5 is rgb(227, 217, 229), in HSL hsl(290, 19%, 87%) and in CMYK 1%, 5%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #e3d9e5 in a design palette?
Is #e3d9e5 readable on white or black?
#e3d9e5 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.32:1 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.