#E4E1DD Hex Color

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#e4e1dd is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint warm beige undertone. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, bleached feel, while its restraint supports clean interfaces, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography; black text reaches about 16.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #e4e1dd.

Questions about #e4e1dd

What is #e4e1dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e1dd is rgb(228, 225, 221), in HSL hsl(34, 11%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4e1dd?
It pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and terracotta because its pale, warm-grey base softens stronger colors while preserving a restrained, editorial feel across interfaces, packaging, and interior palettes with ease. Use terracotta sparingly for a grounded accent.
Is #e4e1dd readable on white or black?
#e4e1dd has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.11:1 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.