#E3DFC6 Hex Color
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Close to unbleached linen, #e3dfc6 is a pale beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its low saturation makes it a natural base for interiors, stationery, and minimal layouts. It stays calm next to white but can wash out, so anchor it with darker neutrals like olive or charcoal. Black text on this hex code reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #e3dfc6
What is #e3dfc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3dfc6 is rgb(227, 223, 198), in HSL hsl(52, 34%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 13%, 11%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e3dfc6?
#e3dfc6 pairs well with olive, terracotta, and deep navy, which all give this pale beige some weight. Muted greens and warm woods also flatter its yellow undertone.
Does black or white text read better on #e3dfc6?
Black text reads far better on #e3dfc6, with a contrast ratio around 15.6:1, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. White text falls short and should be avoided for body copy.
Is #e3dfc6 a warm or cool color?
#e3dfc6 reads warm, thanks to its yellow undertone. The muted saturation keeps that warmth gentle, so it feels airy rather than golden, and it sits comfortably beside both warm and cool neutrals.
Is #e3dfc6 readable on white or black?
#e3dfc6 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.63:1 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.