#E6DCC9 Hex Color
A calm, airy beige with subtle warmth
#e6dcc9 is a pale, desaturated beige with subtle yellow undertones. This airy tone functions best as a dominant base for minimalist interfaces, providing a clean alternative to pure white. Black text on this hex code is highly readable, boasting a 15.4:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to ground its lightness and prevent the overall design from appearing washed out.
Questions about #e6dcc9
What is #e6dcc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6dcc9 is rgb(230, 220, 201), in HSL hsl(39, 37%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 13%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6dcc9?
Deep, grounding neutrals provide the best balance for this light beige. Pairing it with charcoal or slate grays creates high-contrast, readable text while preventing the interface from appearing too washed out or ethereal. It also works beautifully with muted sage greens.
Is #e6dcc9 readable on white or black?
#e6dcc9 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.44:1 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.