#E5DDDC Hex Color
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Not quite white and not quite beige, #e5dddc is a pale grey with a faint warm undertone. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm and neutral, which suits minimal interfaces, open interiors, and fine typography. It works best as a dominant base, though it washes out beside pure white, so pair it with charcoal or forest green for contrast. Black text on the hex code #e5dddc hits about 15.7:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #e5dddc
What is #e5dddc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5dddc is rgb(229, 221, 220), in HSL hsl(7, 15%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 4%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #e5dddc a warm or cool grey?
Warm. A trace of red in the mix gives it a soft pinkish cast that plain greys lack, so it reads gentler and friendlier next to cool neutrals.
What text color works on #e5dddc?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 15.7:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. Dark charcoal also passes comfortably.
What colors pair well with #e5dddc?
Deep tones like forest green, navy, and oxblood give #e5dddc the contrast it lacks beside white. Let it act as the dominant base and keep darker shades for type and accents.
Is #e5dddc readable on white or black?
#e5dddc has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.70:1 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.