#E5D3AD Hex Color

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Hex color #e5d3ad graphic
Soft and lightly faded, #e5d3ad is a warm beige with a gentle yellow undertone and very low saturation. Its airy, delicate character suits spring branding, baby products, spa packaging, and calm interior palettes. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or navy accents; white details may look washed out. The hex code #e5d3ad supports highly readable black body text.

Questions about #e5d3ad

What is #e5d3ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d3ad is rgb(229, 211, 173), in HSL hsl(41, 52%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 24%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5d3ad?
#e5d3ad pairs well with dark brown, navy, charcoal, muted terracotta, and olive, creating contrast while preserving its soft warmth; use the beige as a background and deeper tones for text, borders, buttons, or small accents.
Where does #e5d3ad work best?
#e5d3ad works well for calm interior palettes, spa packaging, baby products, and spring branding because its faded beige base feels gentle, warm, and unobtrusive beside darker supporting colors in layouts.
Is #e5d3ad readable on white or black?
#e5d3ad has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.25:1 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.