#E4E1DC Hex Color
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Pale and lightly warm, #e4e1dc is a gray that sits just off white with a faint beige undertone. That near-white lightness makes it a dependable base color for minimal interfaces and open layouts, where black text reaches roughly 16:1 contrast. It flatters deep olive and charcoal better than plain white does. Use the hex code #e4e1dc when a background needs softness without warmth tipping into beige.
Questions about #e4e1dc
What is #e4e1dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e1dc is rgb(228, 225, 220), in HSL hsl(37, 13%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4e1dc?
Deep tones like charcoal, navy, and forest green give #e4e1dc the contrast it lacks on its own. Warm woods and muted terracotta also suit its faint beige undertone.
Is #e4e1dc readable on white or black?
#e4e1dc has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.10:1 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.