#ECE8D6 Hex Color
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#ece8d6 is a pale beige with a faded yellow undertone, so light it almost reads as grey. Its low saturation makes it a natural base color, warmer than white without pulling attention. It flatters muted earth tones, and olive or terracotta keep it from looking washed out. Black text on this hex code reaches about 17.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ece8d6
What is #ece8d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ece8d6 is rgb(236, 232, 214), in HSL hsl(49, 37%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 9%, 7%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ece8d6?
Muted earth tones suit it best. Pair #ece8d6 with olive or terracotta for warmth, or use charcoal text and details for crisp contrast. Bright saturated colors tend to overpower its soft, faded character.
Is #ece8d6 readable on white or black?
#ece8d6 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.08:1 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.