#E8D9BD Hex Color
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Roycroft Vellum is a delicate, bleached beige with subtle yellow undertones. This extremely unsaturated hue works best as a neutral background, providing a softer alternative to stark white in minimalist web designs. The hex code for this color is #e8d9bd. Because it maintains high contrast ratios with black text, it is an excellent choice for body copy or large, airy layouts where readability remains a priority.
Questions about Roycroft Vellum
What is the hex code for Roycroft Vellum?
Roycroft Vellum is #e8d9bd. In RGB that is rgb(232, 217, 189), in HSL hsl(39, 48%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 19%, 9%.
Does #e8d9bd read warm or cool?
Roycroft Vellum reads as a warm neutral due to its subtle yellow undertones. It avoids the clinical sterility of pure white, making it an ideal choice for creating inviting, approachable web layouts that feel grounded rather than stark.
What colors pair best with #e8d9bd?
Is Roycroft Vellum readable on white or black?
Roycroft Vellum has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.09:1 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.