#E6DCCF Hex Color
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This bleached, pale orange carries a desaturated, neutral quality that feels airy and calm. Because it is highly legible, the hex code #e6dccf makes an excellent base for body text or large background areas where white feels too stark. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate greys to anchor its lightness and prevent it from appearing washed out in minimalist layouts.
Questions about #e6dccf
What is #e6dccf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6dccf is rgb(230, 220, 207), in HSL hsl(34, 32%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 10%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6dccf for a balanced interface?
Is #e6dccf a good choice for body text backgrounds?
#e6dccf is an excellent choice for body text backgrounds because it offers the same high legibility as white without the harsh, stark intensity of pure white. It remains gentle on the eyes during extended reading sessions in minimalist layouts.
Is #e6dccf readable on white or black?
#e6dccf has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.50:1 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.