#ECE5E0 Hex Color
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Pale and almost grey, #ece5e0 sits one step off white with a faint orange warmth buried in it. Its very low saturation reads clean and faded, which suits airy layouts and minimal food or lifestyle branding. Black text on it hits about 16.9:1 contrast, so it holds up as a full page base. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a softer take on white.
Questions about #ece5e0
What is #ece5e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ece5e0 is rgb(236, 229, 224), in HSL hsl(25, 24%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ece5e0?
Is #ece5e0 readable on white or black?
#ece5e0 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.85:1 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.