#E9D7D4 Hex Color
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Very muted and light, #e9d7d4 is a delicate reddish tone with warm beige-gray undertones. Its faded finish suits airy backgrounds, minimalist layouts, packaging, and romantic branding without feeling sugary. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep brown text; black text has strong contrast. The hex code for this pale red is #e9d7d4.
Questions about #e9d7d4
What is #e9d7d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9d7d4 is rgb(233, 215, 212), in HSL hsl(9, 32%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 9%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9d7d4 in a palette?
#e9d7d4 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, and muted sage, which reinforce its soft warmth without making the palette feel sugary while preserving its quiet, faded character for backgrounds, packaging, and romantic layouts.
Does #e9d7d4 read as warm or cool?
#e9d7d4 reads as a warm-leaning pale red because its reddish base is softened by beige-gray undertones, giving it a dusty, subdued appearance rather than a crisp pink or cool lavender.
Is #e9d7d4 readable on white or black?
#e9d7d4 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.