#E5DEDC Hex Color
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A pale, bleached grey with delicate, neutral undertones, #e5dedc offers a sophisticated alternative to stark white. This light shade provides a stable foundation for minimalist UI backgrounds, as it supports excellent contrast for black typography. Use this hex code as a subtle base to bring airiness to product design, but pair it with darker charcoal accents to avoid a washed-out appearance on large screens.
Questions about #e5dedc
What is #e5dedc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5dedc is rgb(229, 222, 220), in HSL hsl(13, 15%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 4%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #e5dedc better for backgrounds than pure white?
#e5dedc is often superior to pure white in UI design because it reduces eye strain while maintaining a clean, minimalist appearance. Its slight warmth provides a more grounded, sophisticated foundation, allowing darker elements to pop without the visual fatigue caused by maximum-contrast stark white.
Is #e5dedc readable on white or black?
#e5dedc has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.81:1 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.