#E6D8CC Hex Color
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Light and softly muted, #e6d8cc is a delicate orange with beige-gray undertones and a bleached, almost gray finish. Its airy character suits minimalist backgrounds, food packaging, autumn palettes, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with dark brown or charcoal accents. Black text remains highly readable against this color. The hex code is #e6d8cc.
Questions about #e6d8cc
What is #e6d8cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6d8cc is rgb(230, 216, 204), in HSL hsl(28, 34%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 11%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e6d8cc?
The most effective pairings for #e6d8cc are dark brown, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft sage, which reinforce its warm, earthy character while adding definition to the pale, softly gray surface.
Is #e6d8cc warm or cool?
#e6d8cc reads as a warm, pale neutral because its orange base is softened by beige-gray undertones; the gray keeps it restrained rather than vivid, making it useful for calm backgrounds, editorial layouts, and understated packaging.
Is #e6d8cc readable on white or black?
#e6d8cc has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.05:1 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.