#E5D6B8 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated beige leans into a delicate yellow undertone that feels light and airy. Because it is quite bleached, #e5d6b8 works best as a neutral background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal, which provide necessary contrast. Black text maintains high readability against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for minimal UI design.
Questions about #e5d6b8
What is #e5d6b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d6b8 is rgb(229, 214, 184), in HSL hsl(40, 46%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 20%, 10%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e5d6b8?
Because #e5d6b8 is very pale and unsaturated, it works best when anchored by high-contrast tones like charcoal or forest green. These deep, dark shades provide the necessary visual weight to ground the lightness of the beige while maintaining readability in UI designs.
Does #e5d6b8 read as a warm or cool neutral?
This shade leans definitively warm due to its delicate yellow undertone. The subtle golden quality prevents it from feeling cold or sterile, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds that need to feel inviting and organic rather than stark or industrial.
Is #e5d6b8 readable on white or black?
#e5d6b8 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.64:1 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.