#E6E4D5 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated beige carries a faint yellow undertone that keeps it from looking sterile. Its high lightness value makes it an excellent choice for a dominant base in minimalist interiors or clean UI designs. Pair #e6e4d5 with charcoal gray text for optimal readability, as the contrast is strong enough to maintain professional accessibility standards without the harshness of pure white backgrounds.
Questions about #e6e4d5
What is #e6e4d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e4d5 is rgb(230, 228, 213), in HSL hsl(53, 25%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 10%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #e6e4d5 read as a warm or cool neutral?
#e6e4d5 is distinctly warm because of its soft yellow undertones, which prevent it from looking clinical or sterile. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds where you want to maintain a comfortable, inviting atmosphere for the reader.
Is #e6e4d5 readable on white or black?
#e6e4d5 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.42:1 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.