#E9D5BB Hex Color
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Not quite cream and not quite tan, this pale beige leans orange at its edges. The hex code #e9d5bb is very light and barely saturated, so it stays soft instead of turning muddy. Use it as a dominant background or a supporting base, where it flatters deep teal better than plain white. Black text reads clearly on it at 14.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #e9d5bb
What is #e9d5bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9d5bb is rgb(233, 213, 187), in HSL hsl(34, 51%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 20%, 9%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e9d5bb?
Deep teal, olive, and charcoal all give #e9d5bb more presence than white does. Warm browns and terracotta keep it cozy, while navy adds contrast without harshness.
Is #e9d5bb readable on white or black?
#e9d5bb has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.69:1 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.