#E9DDDD Hex Color
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This pale, faded red carries a subtle gray undertone that prevents it from feeling too sweet. Because of its extreme lightness, #e9dddd works best as a neutral background instead of a focal point. Pair it with charcoal or deep espresso to capitalize on the high contrast and keep the palette readable. The hex code for this delicate, bleached tone is #e9dddd.
Questions about #e9dddd
What is #e9dddd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9dddd is rgb(233, 221, 221), in HSL hsl(0, 21%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 5%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e9dddd?
Because #e9dddd acts as a high-key neutral, it pairs best with strong darks like charcoal or deep espresso to establish necessary visual contrast. Using dark accents keeps your layout grounded and prevents the overall design from feeling washed out or weak.
Is #e9dddd suitable for text on a white background?
No, #e9dddd is too light to be used for text on a white or light background because it lacks the contrast required for accessibility. It works significantly better as a subtle background surface color when supporting darker, high-contrast foreground elements.
Is #e9dddd readable on white or black?
#e9dddd has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.85:1 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.