#EDCCB3 Hex Color
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Cashew Nut is a pale, unsaturated peach with a warm, sandy glow. Because it is so light, it functions best as a soft, neutral background that feels more organic than pure white. It pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays to ground its lightness. The hex code for this color is #edccb3, and it offers excellent contrast with black text for readable interface designs.
Questions about Cashew Nut
What is the hex code for Cashew Nut?
Cashew Nut is #edccb3. In RGB that is rgb(237, 204, 179), in HSL hsl(26, 62%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 24%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #edccb3 for a balanced palette?
Cashew Nut works beautifully with high-contrast, grounding tones. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black for text to ensure readability, or introduce muted forest green to emphasize its natural, sandy undertones without overwhelming the composition.
Is Cashew Nut readable on white or black?
Cashew Nut has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.88:1 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.