#E5DED2 Hex Color
A soft, sophisticated, and muted neutral
This pale, desaturated yellow functions as a neutral base that avoids the harshness of pure white. With strong readability for black text, the hex code #e5ded2 works well as a background for minimal UI or print layouts. Use it sparingly, as this delicate shade can appear washed out against lighter tones. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or rich charcoal grays for a sophisticated contrast.
Questions about #e5ded2
What is #e5ded2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ded2 is rgb(229, 222, 210), in HSL hsl(38, 27%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5ded2?
This shade works best alongside deep tones like charcoal or forest green to provide necessary contrast. Because it is so muted, using it next to brighter whites can make it appear accidentally dirty or washed out.
Is #e5ded2 suitable for text backgrounds?
The #e5ded2 hex color offers high readability when paired with dark text, making it an excellent choice for minimal UI backgrounds. Always ensure your contrast ratio meets WCAG standards, as this pale neutral can easily lose definition against light gray fonts.
Is #e5ded2 readable on white or black?
#e5ded2 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.71:1 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.