#EDE4DC Hex Color
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Close to unbleached linen, #ede4dc is a pale orange with so little saturation it reads almost neutral. That softness makes it a strong dominant base for minimal layouts and autumn palettes, though it can wash out next to pure white. Ground it with deep teal or rust, and rest black text on it with ease, since contrast sits near 16.7:1.
Questions about #ede4dc
What is #ede4dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede4dc is rgb(237, 228, 220), in HSL hsl(28, 32%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 7%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ede4dc?
Deep teal, rust, and charcoal all sit well against #ede4dc because its low saturation lets stronger colors carry the palette. Warm woods and brass also suit it in interior and branding work.
Is #ede4dc readable on white or black?
#ede4dc has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.73:1 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.