#EEE5D6 Hex Color

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Light and softly muted, #eee5d6 is a pale beige with warm yellow undertones and a faint gray cast. Its high lightness gives layouts an airy, clean feel, while low saturation keeps the mood delicate and restrained. Use it as a dominant background for interiors, cosmetics, or minimal interfaces. Black text reaches about a 16.8:1 contrast ratio here. The hex code is #eee5d6.

Questions about #eee5d6

What is #eee5d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eee5d6 is rgb(238, 229, 214), in HSL hsl(38, 41%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 10%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eee5d6 in a restrained palette?
#eee5d6 pairs well with charcoal, muted sage, and deep burgundy accents because its pale warmth and low saturation give darker, dustier colors room to stand out across quiet brand palettes. Use charcoal for readable type, sage as a natural supporting tone, and burgundy sparingly for emphasis.
Is #eee5d6 readable on white or black?
#eee5d6 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.81:1 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.