#E6E3D7 Hex Color
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With its low saturation and high lightness, #e6e3d7 is a pale yellow-gray that feels bleached, airy, and delicate. The hex code #e6e3d7 works well as a dominant background for minimalist layouts, open spaces, and budget-focused branding. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive for definition. Black text remains highly readable at about 16.3:1 contrast, though the color can wash out beside pure white.
Questions about #e6e3d7
What is #e6e3d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e3d7 is rgb(230, 227, 215), in HSL hsl(48, 23%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6e3d7?
Does #e6e3d7 look warm or cool?
#e6e3d7 reads as a warm, pale neutral because its yellow undertone softens the gray base. It feels less stark than a cool gray, making it suitable for relaxed interiors, gentle interfaces, and backgrounds that need subtle warmth.
Is #e6e3d7 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#e6e3d7 works best as a light background with black or other dark text, with black reaching about 16.3:1 contrast. White text can lose definition, so check the final text size and contrast ratio before publishing.
Is #e6e3d7 readable on white or black?
#e6e3d7 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.33:1 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.