#E5D9D0 Hex Color
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A bleached, pale orange with strong grey undertones, #e5d9d0 offers a delicate and airy aesthetic. Because it is highly desaturated, this color serves as an excellent neutral background, providing a modern alternative to stark white without overwhelming the eye. It pairs especially well with deep charcoal or slate blue accents for high contrast. The hex code for this faded shade is #e5d9d0.
Questions about #e5d9d0
What is #e5d9d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d9d0 is rgb(229, 217, 208), in HSL hsl(26, 29%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 9%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5d9d0?
#e5d9d0 works beautifully as a soft neutral background for high-contrast accents like deep charcoal or muted slate blue. Because it is so desaturated, it also harmonizes well with earthy tones like terracotta or warm sage green.
Does #e5d9d0 read as a warm or cool neutral?
#e5d9d0 sits in a delicate middle ground because its pale orange base provides inherent warmth, yet its strong grey undertones pull it toward a cool, neutral aesthetic. This balance makes it a versatile choice for minimalist and airy design styles.
Is #e5d9d0 readable on white or black?
#e5d9d0 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.16:1 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.