#E3DBD7 Hex Color
An airy and delicate warm beige
This pale, desaturated orange sits close to a warm grey. Because of its high lightness, #e3dbd7 serves as an airy, unobtrusive background that feels cleaner than stark white. It pairs well with earthy terracottas or muted charcoal to ground its bleached, delicate character. While perfect for minimalism, be careful using it with other light pastels, as it can look washed out.
Questions about #e3dbd7
What is #e3dbd7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3dbd7 is rgb(227, 219, 215), in HSL hsl(20, 18%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 5%, 11%.
How should I use #e3dbd7 in a professional layout?
Use #e3dbd7 as a soft background to replace stark white, which helps reduce eye strain while maintaining a clean aesthetic. It pairs effectively with deep tones like charcoal or earthy terracotta to provide necessary contrast and visual grounding.
Does #e3dbd7 read warmer or cooler in practice?
This color reads distinctly warm due to its subtle orange undertones, which distinguish it from cold, blue-based greys. Because it is highly desaturated, it feels more like a bleached, natural material than a traditional colored tint, making it highly versatile for neutral-focused design systems.
Is #e3dbd7 readable on white or black?
#e3dbd7 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.38:1 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.