#E3E0D5 Hex Color

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With its high lightness and low saturation, #e3e0d5 is a pale yellow-gray that feels bleached, airy, and delicate. Its soft warm undertone suits minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and construction or budget-focused graphics. This hex code supports black text at about 15.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy, though white can wash it out.

Questions about #e3e0d5

What is #e3e0d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e0d5 is rgb(227, 224, 213), in HSL hsl(47, 20%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #e3e0d5?
#e3e0d5 pairs well with charcoal for clear text, while muted terracotta or navy adds contrast without overwhelming its softened, neutral character in layouts, packaging, or brand palettes with generous open space.
Is #e3e0d5 readable on white or black?
#e3e0d5 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.88:1 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.