#ECE5DA Hex Color
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Soapstone is a bleached, neutral orange with strong grey undertones that soften its appearance. As a light, airy shade, it works best as a primary background color for minimalist web designs. Because black text offers excellent contrast against it, you can use this hex code for readable body copy without sacrificing style. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive for a balanced, professional palette.
Questions about Soapstone
What is the hex code for Soapstone?
Soapstone is #ece5da. In RGB that is rgb(236, 229, 218), in HSL hsl(37, 32%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does Soapstone #ece5da work well for body text?
Soapstone #ece5da is far too light for body copy on its own, but it functions perfectly as a high-contrast background. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep brown text to maintain professional readability.
Is #ece5da considered a warm or cool color?
While #ece5da is technically a bleached orange, its strong grey undertones give it a neutral, balanced temperature. This makes it more versatile than a pure warm tone, as it avoids looking overly yellow or vibrant on screen.
Is Soapstone readable on white or black?
Soapstone has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.