#E5D2CE Hex Color
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#e5d2ce is a pale, muted reddish pink with warm gray undertones and a softly faded finish. Its lightness creates an airy, delicate mood, while restrained saturation keeps it refined rather than sweet. Use it as a spacious UI or packaging background with charcoal or deep brown accents. Black text remains highly readable at about 14.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #e5d2ce.
Questions about #e5d2ce
What is #e5d2ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d2ce is rgb(229, 210, 206), in HSL hsl(10, 31%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 10%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5d2ce?
Does #e5d2ce read as warm or cool?
#e5d2ce reads warm overall because its red-pink base and warm gray undertones create a soft, muted cast rather than the crisp coolness of blue-based pastels on screens and printed surfaces. Its pale value keeps that warmth airy and understated.
Is #e5d2ce readable on white or black?
#e5d2ce has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.44:1 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.