#E7E2D9 Hex Color
Airy warmth with a muted finish
Soft and heavily muted, #e7e2d9 is a pale yellow with warm beige and gray undertones. Its bleached, airy appearance suits minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and budget-focused branding without white’s starkness. Use it as a dominant base with black text, which achieves about 16.3:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code is #e7e2d9.
Questions about #e7e2d9
What is #e7e2d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7e2d9 is rgb(231, 226, 217), in HSL hsl(39, 23%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 9%.
Does #e7e2d9 read as a warm or cool color?
#e7e2d9 reads as a warm, pale yellow-beige because its soft yellow base is tempered by beige and gray undertones, giving it an airy, softened presence that feels gentler than bright yellow or stark white.
What colors pair well with #e7e2d9?
Is #e7e2d9 readable on white or black?
#e7e2d9 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.27:1 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.