#E4DFCD Hex Color
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#e4dfcd is a pale, desaturated beige with subtle yellow undertones. This bleached neutral offers an airy, delicate quality that reads cleaner than standard cream. It works effectively as a dominant background color because it provides high contrast for black text. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground the lightness, as it can otherwise feel washed out in large, featureless spaces.
Questions about #e4dfcd
What is #e4dfcd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4dfcd is rgb(228, 223, 205), in HSL hsl(47, 30%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 11%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e4dfcd?
Because #e4dfcd is a very pale, airy neutral, it requires strong, grounding colors to prevent it from looking washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create visual weight and ensure your design maintains a structured, professional feel.
Does #e4dfcd work well as a background for text?
Yes, #e4dfcd works effectively as a dominant background color because it provides high contrast for black or dark text, making it a safe choice for minimal layouts. Just ensure your font weight is sufficient to maintain readability on such a light, desaturated canvas.
Is #e4dfcd readable on white or black?
#e4dfcd has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.73:1 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.