#E5D8D0 Hex Color
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A bleached, desaturated orange that leans toward grey, #e5d8d0 offers a delicate and airy aesthetic. Its light composition works best as a background tone rather than a focal point. Pair this hue with charcoal or deep slate to provide necessary contrast, as it washes out when placed directly next to pure white. The hex code for this subtle shade is #e5d8d0.
Questions about #e5d8d0
What is #e5d8d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d8d0 is rgb(229, 216, 208), in HSL hsl(23, 29%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 9%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e5d8d0?
#e5d8d0 works best when paired with deeper, high-contrast tones that prevent it from looking washed out. Use charcoal or deep slate to provide necessary structure, or pair it with warm earth tones for a sophisticated, monochromatic look.
Is #e5d8d0 suitable for text on white backgrounds?
#e5d8d0 is too light and desaturated to provide adequate contrast against a pure white background, failing standard accessibility requirements. Use this shade as a background or decorative element instead of relying on it for readable body or headline text.
Is #e5d8d0 readable on white or black?
#e5d8d0 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.06:1 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.