#E6E0DB Hex Color
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Whiter than oatmeal and softer than chalk, #e6e0db is a pale grey with a faint warm undertone. Its low saturation makes it a natural base for minimal interfaces, architecture, and typography-heavy layouts. Black text reaches about 16:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with charcoal or muted terracotta to keep the warmth from washing out.
Questions about #e6e0db
What is #e6e0db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e0db is rgb(230, 224, 219), in HSL hsl(27, 18%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6e0db?
Deep charcoal, muted terracotta, and dusty navy all hold their own against #e6e0db. Its faint warmth favors earthy tones over bright primaries, which can look flat next to it.
Is #e6e0db readable on white or black?
#e6e0db has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.04:1 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.