#E6E4D3 Hex Color
A grounded and airy pale beige
A bleached, pale beige, #e6e4d3 carries delicate yellow undertones that prevent it from appearing flat. Because it holds significant lightness and low saturation, it serves best as a clean, airy background for high-contrast typography. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or espresso browns to avoid the washed-out effect that often occurs when placed alongside pure white. It brings a grounded warmth to minimalist interfaces.
Questions about #e6e4d3
What is #e6e4d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e4d3 is rgb(230, 228, 211), in HSL hsl(54, 28%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 8%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e6e4d3?
Is #e6e4d3 considered a warm or cool color?
#e6e4d3 is a distinctly warm neutral due to its subtle but persistent yellow undertones. This warmth prevents the color from feeling sterile, making it a reliable choice for interfaces that need to feel inviting, soft, and approachable.
Is #e6e4d3 readable on white or black?
#e6e4d3 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.40:1 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.