#E8E0DC Hex Color
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This bleached, desaturated orange leans heavily into grey territory. The hex code #e8e0dc serves best as a minimal background, offering excellent readability for black body text with a 16.1:1 contrast ratio. Because of its airy and delicate nature, it works well for clean, modern branding. Pair this tone with deep, saturated jewel tones to prevent it from looking washed out or flat.
Questions about #e8e0dc
What is #e8e0dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8e0dc is rgb(232, 224, 220), in HSL hsl(20, 21%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #e8e0dc suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
#e8e0dc is an excellent choice for background surfaces because it offers a 16.1:1 contrast ratio against black text. This high readability ensures that your content remains accessible while providing a softer, more modern aesthetic than pure white.
Is #e8e0dc readable on white or black?
#e8e0dc has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.12:1 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.