#EEE0C8 Hex Color
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Like bleached linen, #eee0c8 is a pale beige with a faint yellow undertone. Its very low saturation and high lightness read as airy and warm rather than vivid. That makes it a strong dominant base for interiors, cosmetics packaging, and minimal layouts, where it feels softer than plain white. Pair it with walnut brown or muted terracotta for depth. Black text on it reaches about 16.1:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #eee0c8
What is #eee0c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eee0c8 is rgb(238, 224, 200), in HSL hsl(38, 53%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eee0c8?
Deep walnut brown and muted terracotta give #eee0c8 the weight its pale, washed-out character needs. A slate blue accent adds cooler balance if the palette runs too warm.
Is #eee0c8 readable on white or black?
#eee0c8 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.13:1 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.