#E3E8D7 Hex Color
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#e3e8d7 is a pale, desaturated yellow with cool, greenish undertones. Because it sits so close to white, this light tone works best as an expansive background color rather than for fine details. Pair it with deep charcoals to maintain readability, as black text provides excellent contrast against this washed-out hue. It brings a clean, airy quality to minimal web interfaces and modern branding projects.
Questions about #e3e8d7
What is #e3e8d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e8d7 is rgb(227, 232, 215), in HSL hsl(78, 27%, 88%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 7%, 9%.
How does #e3e8d7 perform in minimalist design layouts?
This color acts as an excellent alternative to stark white, providing a warmer and more organic feel to modern interfaces. Its subtle green undertone keeps it from feeling too yellow, making it a sophisticated choice for backgrounds where you want softness without visual clutter.
Is #e3e8d7 readable on white or black?
#e3e8d7 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.79:1 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.