#E6D9D5 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached red offers a delicate, airy feel that borders on grey. Because of its light saturation, #e6d9d5 works best as a neutral background rather than an accent. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep espresso for high-contrast, professional UI designs. Since black text provides excellent readability over this hex code, it is a practical choice for clean, minimal interfaces that prioritize accessibility.
Questions about #e6d9d5
What is #e6d9d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6d9d5 is rgb(230, 217, 213), in HSL hsl(14, 25%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 7%, 10%.
Does #e6d9d5 work well for interface backgrounds?
#e6d9d5 excels as a background color because its low saturation prevents eye strain during long periods of use. It provides a gentle, modern alternative to pure white while maintaining high contrast when paired with deep charcoal or espresso text.
Is #e6d9d5 considered a warm or cool neutral?
This color sits on the warm side of the spectrum due to its subtle red undertones, yet it remains light enough to feel neutral. It avoids being overtly pink, making it versatile for professional or wellness-oriented design projects.
Is #e6d9d5 readable on white or black?
#e6d9d5 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.25:1 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.