#E4E4D8 Hex Color
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For minimalist layouts that need softness without going beige, this pale yellow works as a large base. #e4e4d8 is heavily grayed, so it reads closer to bleached linen than butter. Its low saturation keeps backgrounds calm and open, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text hits a 16.4:1 contrast ratio here, clearing WCAG AA for small type. Try it with olive or slate accents.
Questions about #e4e4d8
What is #e4e4d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e4d8 is rgb(228, 228, 216), in HSL hsl(60, 18%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 5%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4e4d8?
The muted yellow undertone flatters other desaturated hues: try olive or slate blue for an earthy palette, or charcoal for crisp text. Bright, saturated colors can make it look dingy by comparison, so keep neighbors toned down.
Is #e4e4d8 readable on white or black?
#e4e4d8 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.38:1 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.