#E6D5CF Hex Color
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This pale, muted orange carries strong grey undertones that soften its overall presence. As a neutral background, #e6d5cf feels airy and delicate, making it a reliable choice for minimalist UI layouts. It provides ample contrast for black text to remain highly readable. Try pairing this hex code with a sharp charcoal to ground its lightness and prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #e6d5cf
What is #e6d5cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6d5cf is rgb(230, 213, 207), in HSL hsl(16, 32%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 10%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6d5cf in a design layout?
#e6d5cf benefits from pairing with a deep charcoal or dark brown to ground its delicate nature and prevent it from appearing washed out. This contrast keeps text readable while maintaining the airy aesthetic that makes this shade so effective.
Is #e6d5cf readable on white or black?
#e6d5cf has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.78:1 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.