#E5D0A5 Hex Color
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With its pale, warm beige base and soft yellow undertones, #e5d0a5 feels muted, delicate, and lightly sun-washed. The hex code works well as a dominant background for spring layouts, baby products, spa branding, and minimalist interiors. Pair it with charcoal or dark brown for readable text, while black provides about a 13.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e5d0a5
What is #e5d0a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d0a5 is rgb(229, 208, 165), in HSL hsl(40, 55%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 28%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5d0a5?
Is #e5d0a5 a warm or cool beige?
#e5d0a5 is a warm beige because its pale base carries soft yellow undertones, giving it a lightly sun-washed appearance rather than the blue or gray cast associated with cooler beige shades.
Is #e5d0a5 readable on white or black?
#e5d0a5 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.89:1 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.