#E8D9C2 Hex Color
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Close to unbleached linen, this pale beige carries a soft orange undertone and barely any saturation. That low intensity makes #e8d9c2 a calm base for interiors, packaging, and minimal layouts, though it can look washed out next to plain white. Pair it with deep navy or espresso brown for contrast. The hex code also sits high enough in lightness that black body text stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #e8d9c2
What is #e8d9c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8d9c2 is rgb(232, 217, 194), in HSL hsl(36, 45%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e8d9c2?
Deep navy and espresso brown give #e8d9c2 the contrast it lacks on its own, while terracotta keeps things warm. Avoid pale grays, which make the beige read dull and flat.
Is #e8d9c2 readable on white or black?
#e8d9c2 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.13:1 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.