#EAE6CD Hex Color
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#eae6cd is a pale, low-saturation beige with soft yellow and gray undertones. Its faded, luminous appearance brings warmth and delicacy to minimalist interiors, spa branding, stationery, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background rather than a small accent, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains highly readable, with about 16.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #eae6cd.
Questions about #eae6cd
What is #eae6cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eae6cd is rgb(234, 230, 205), in HSL hsl(52, 41%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 12%, 8%.
Which colors pair well with #eae6cd?
Does #eae6cd read as warm or cool?
#eae6cd reads as gently warm because its pale beige base carries soft yellow undertones, while its gray component keeps the warmth muted rather than creamy or strongly golden. This balance gives it a calm, faded appearance.
Is #eae6cd readable on white or black?
#eae6cd has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.69:1 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.