#E7E8D7 Hex Color
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The hex code #e7e8d7 is a tinted, pale yellow with faint green and gray undertones, giving it a faded, luminous look. Its low saturation feels delicate, clean, and airy, making it effective as a dominant background in minimal layouts. It can wash out beside white, but black text reaches about 16.9:1 contrast, making small body copy highly readable.
Questions about #e7e8d7
What is #e7e8d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7e8d7 is rgb(231, 232, 215), in HSL hsl(64, 27%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e7e8d7?
#e7e8d7 pairs well with charcoal text and restrained earthy accents because its pale, low-saturation yellow-green base needs stronger values for definition. Use charcoal for typography, then add terracotta or burgundy sparingly to create warmth without losing its airy character.
Is #e7e8d7 readable on white or black?
#e7e8d7 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.92:1 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.