#E6D2C2 Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated orange that leans toward a bleached, sun-faded tan. The hex code for this color is #e6d2c2. It provides a clean, airy foundation for minimalist UI designs. This tone offers a strong 14.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, ensuring excellent readability. Use it as a dominant background to bring a sense of optimism to your layout without overpowering other elements.
Questions about #e6d2c2
What is #e6d2c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6d2c2 is rgb(230, 210, 194), in HSL hsl(27, 42%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 16%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6d2c2 for a balanced palette?
Is #e6d2c2 suitable for use as a text background?
Yes, #e6d2c2 works effectively as a background color for minimalist UI designs because it offers a 14.4:1 contrast ratio against black text. This ensures excellent readability while maintaining an airy, modern aesthetic compared to harsh white backgrounds.
Is #e6d2c2 readable on white or black?
#e6d2c2 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.