#E6D6C7 Hex Color
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#e6d6c7 is a bleached, pale orange with strong grey undertones. Because it is highly desaturated, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a primary color, which can appear washed out. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or espresso text to take advantage of its readability. It creates a clean, airy atmosphere suitable for minimal UI designs or modern, open-space branding.
Questions about #e6d6c7
What is #e6d6c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6d6c7 is rgb(230, 214, 199), in HSL hsl(29, 38%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 13%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #e6d6c7 a warm or cool neutral?
While #e6d6c7 is technically a pale orange, its significant desaturation and heavy grey influence make it read as a cool-leaning neutral. It functions more like a light stone or sand than a vibrant warm pigment, making it extremely versatile for modern, minimalist interfaces.
Is #e6d6c7 readable on white or black?
#e6d6c7 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.80:1 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.