#E4CECE Hex Color
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#e4cece is a pale, bleached red with delicate, airy undertones. Because it sits so close to grey, this tint avoids the intensity often associated with brighter reds. It works best as a soft, neutral background in minimalist UI designs. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure high readability. The hex code for this faded, powdery hue is #e4cece.
Questions about #e4cece
What is #e4cece in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4cece is rgb(228, 206, 206), in HSL hsl(0, 29%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e4cece?
Is #e4cece considered a warm or cool color?
The color #e4cece occupies a unique space, reading as a cool-leaning neutral despite its red origins. Its significant grey content strips away the typical warmth of a traditional pink, making it an excellent choice for modern, professional, or medical-adjacent design aesthetics.
Is #e4cece readable on white or black?
#e4cece has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.01:1 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.