Ash White
Subtle bleached beige with gentle warmth
Ash White is a delicate, bleached beige with subtle yellow undertones. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it serves as an excellent, readable background for modern, minimalist web layouts. The hex code for this neutral shade is #e9e4d4. Pair it with deep charcoal to soften the starkness of pure white while maintaining a clean, airy appearance.
Questions about Ash White
What is the hex code for Ash White?
Ash White is #e9e4d4. In RGB that is rgb(233, 228, 212), in HSL hsl(46, 32%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 9%, 9%.
Is #e9e4d4 a warm or cool neutral?
Ash White reads as a warm neutral because of its subtle yellow undertones, which prevent it from looking clinical or sterile. It avoids the harshness of pure white, making it an ideal choice for creating inviting and comfortable digital reading environments.
What colors pair well with Ash White?
Is Ash White readable on white or black?
Ash White has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.51:1 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.