#E5DED8 Hex Color
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#e5ded8 is an ultra-light, bleached orange with strong grey undertones. It functions as a neutral off-white, making it an excellent base for minimalist UI designs where pure white feels too clinical. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or muted olive to create sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides a high 15.8:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #e5ded8, it remains perfectly readable for body copy.
Questions about #e5ded8
What is #e5ded8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ded8 is rgb(229, 222, 216), in HSL hsl(28, 20%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 6%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e5ded8 work well as a background for UI design?
#e5ded8 serves as an excellent neutral background that feels warmer and more organic than pure white without sacrificing contrast. It pairs effortlessly with charcoal or deep navy text to create a high-legibility interface that feels professional yet inviting.
What undertones define the character of #e5ded8?
While #e5ded8 appears as a light beige or off-white, it is technically a desaturated, bleached orange with significant grey undertones. These grey elements mute the warmth, allowing the color to blend seamlessly into minimalist, modern color schemes without appearing overly yellow or brassy.
Is #e5ded8 readable on white or black?
#e5ded8 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.77:1 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.