#E5D0D3 Hex Color
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#e5d0d3 is a pale, muted red with soft gray undertones and a lightly bleached finish. Its low saturation creates a delicate, airy mood suited to minimal backgrounds, romance branding, and spacious layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep burgundy. Black text remains highly legible, with about 14.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #e5d0d3.
Questions about #e5d0d3
What is #e5d0d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d0d3 is rgb(229, 208, 211), in HSL hsl(351, 29%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 8%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5d0d3?
Is #e5d0d3 warm or cool?
#e5d0d3 reads as a softly warm, dusty red because its pink-red base outweighs the cooling effect of its gray undertones. The muted, bleached appearance keeps that warmth restrained, making it feel gentle rather than vivid or fiery.
Is #e5d0d3 readable on white or black?
#e5d0d3 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.29:1 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.