#E3DDD8 Hex Color
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Pale grey with a faint warm undertone, #e3ddd8 sits just off white and reads calm and faded. It works best as a dominant background in minimal layouts, paired with espresso brown or charcoal for contrast. Black text on it reaches about 15.6:1, well past WCAG AA. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so anchor it with darker tones.
Questions about #e3ddd8
What is #e3ddd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3ddd8 is rgb(227, 221, 216), in HSL hsl(27, 16%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 11%.
What text color works best on #e3ddd8?
Black text works best on #e3ddd8, reaching about 15.6:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. Dark charcoal also reads clearly if you want something slightly softer than pure black.
What colors pair well with #e3ddd8?
#e3ddd8 pairs well with espresso brown and charcoal, which anchor its faded lightness. Muted terracotta adds warmth without breaking its calm, neutral feel.
Is #e3ddd8 readable on white or black?
#e3ddd8 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.60:1 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.