#E6E3E1 Hex Color
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#e6e3e1 is a pale, softly warm gray with a faded beige undertone and delicate, bleached appearance. Its high lightness creates an airy base for minimal interfaces, architecture, product design, and open layouts. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography, since black text achieves about a 16.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #e6e3e1.
Questions about #e6e3e1
What is #e6e3e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e3e1 is rgb(230, 227, 225), in HSL hsl(24, 9%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e6e3e1 read as warm or cool?
#e6e3e1 reads as a warm gray because its pale neutral base carries a subtle beige undertone instead of the blue cast that usually makes light grays feel cooler and crisper. Its softness creates a gentle, natural mood.
What colors pair well with #e6e3e1?
Is #e6e3e1 readable on white or black?
#e6e3e1 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.43:1 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.