#E4CEC8 Hex Color
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Not a true red, #e4cec8 is a faded blush with gray undertones, light enough to read as a near neutral. Its low saturation makes it a strong dominant base for UI backgrounds, especially behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at roughly 14:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for definition. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so give it something darker to lean on.
Questions about #e4cec8
What is #e4cec8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4cec8 is rgb(228, 206, 200), in HSL hsl(13, 34%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 12%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4cec8?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark olive give #e4cec8 contrast without harshness. Terracotta and warm woods lean into its rosy side, while navy pushes it cooler and cleaner.
Is #e4cec8 readable on white or black?
#e4cec8 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.96:1 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.