#EDE4D9 Hex Color
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Pale linen, and just barely orange. #ede4d9 sits one step off white, with a faded warm undertone that keeps large surfaces from feeling sterile. Use it as a dominant background and let terracotta or deep olive accents do the work. Black text on this hex code hits about 16.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Next to pure white it reads slightly creamy, which is exactly its charm.
Questions about #ede4d9
What is #ede4d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede4d9 is rgb(237, 228, 217), in HSL hsl(33, 36%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 8%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ede4d9?
#ede4d9 pairs well with earthy mid-tones like terracotta, deep olive, and charcoal. Its near-white lightness needs darker partners to hold contrast, so keep accents a few shades deeper.
Is #ede4d9 readable on white or black?
#ede4d9 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.70:1 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.