#E5E1DC Hex Color
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#e5e1dc is a pale, muted gray with a soft warm-beige undertone. Its high lightness creates an airy, restrained feel suited to minimalist interiors, product design, and UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography, since black text achieves about 16.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this delicate neutral is #e5e1dc.
Questions about #e5e1dc
What is #e5e1dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e1dc is rgb(229, 225, 220), in HSL hsl(33, 15%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 10%.
Does #e5e1dc read as a warm or cool neutral?
It reads as a warm neutral because its pale gray base carries a subtle beige undertone, which softens the cooler impression common to clean grays and keeps the overall appearance airy, restrained, and gently inviting.
What colors pair well with #e5e1dc?
Is #e5e1dc readable on white or black?
#e5e1dc has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.13:1 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.