#E5D0B6 Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated orange with strong beige undertones, #e5d0b6 functions best as a soft, neutral base. Its airy, delicate quality makes it a reliable choice for minimalist backgrounds where you need more warmth than stark white provides. Because it offers high contrast, black text remains highly legible against this hex code. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to ground the lightness.
Questions about #e5d0b6
What is #e5d0b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d0b6 is rgb(229, 208, 182), in HSL hsl(33, 47%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 21%, 10%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5d0b6 in a design layout?
Use deep, high-contrast colors like charcoal or rich forest green to ground the lightness of #e5d0b6. These pairings ensure your text remains legible while maintaining a sophisticated, balanced, and modern aesthetic in your digital layouts.
Is #e5d0b6 suitable for text-heavy backgrounds?
Yes, #e5d0b6 functions as a reliable, soft neutral that offers enough contrast for black text to remain highly readable. It serves as a gentler alternative to stark white, reducing eye strain while providing a warm, inviting backdrop for reading.
Is #e5d0b6 readable on white or black?
#e5d0b6 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 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.