#E8D9C9 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated peach sits on the edge of grey, offering a delicate and airy quality. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #e8d9c9 works well as a grounding neutral for minimalist UI backgrounds. It can look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to create a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Questions about #e8d9c9
What is #e8d9c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8d9c9 is rgb(232, 217, 201), in HSL hsl(31, 40%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 13%, 9%.
What colors work best when paired with #e8d9c9?
Is #e8d9c9 suitable for use as a background color?
Yes, #e8d9c9 makes an excellent, readable background choice for minimalist interfaces where you want to avoid the starkness of pure white. It remains gentle on the eyes while providing enough depth to anchor black or dark grey typography.
Is #e8d9c9 readable on white or black?
#e8d9c9 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.19:1 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.