#E4D4D4 Hex Color
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This is not the red of warning signs. #e4d4d4 is a pale, faded red pulled so light it reads almost grey, with a delicate, airy feel. The hex code suits minimal backgrounds and open layouts, where it softens a page without going full white. Black text on it reaches about 14.7:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with deep teal for more character.
Questions about #e4d4d4
What is #e4d4d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4d4d4 is rgb(228, 212, 212), in HSL hsl(0, 23%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 7%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4d4d4?
Deep teal and charcoal give #e4d4d4 more presence than white can, since this pale red nearly disappears beside pure white. For a warmer mix, try terracotta or burgundy accents kept small.
Is #e4d4d4 readable on white or black?
#e4d4d4 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.66:1 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.