#FFE3BD Hex Color
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Pale, milky, and warm, #ffe3bd reads as softened orange with a beige base rather than a true pastel pink. It works as a gentle background behind dark text, where strong contrast matters more than drama. Pair it with espresso brown or dusty teal for packaging and spring layouts. Skip light gray type on top; the low contrast washes fine detail out.
Questions about #ffe3bd
What is #ffe3bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe3bd is rgb(255, 227, 189), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 26%, 0%.
Is #ffe3bd a good background color?
Yes. Its high lightness keeps dark text readable at roughly 17:1 contrast, which clears WCAG body text requirements with room to spare. It suits calm editorial layouts and baby or wellness packaging where pure white feels too harsh.
What colors pair well with #ffe3bd?
Muted, earthy tones suit it best: sage green and dusty teal keep things soft, while espresso brown adds grounding weight. Bright saturated hues tend to overpower its quiet warmth.
Is #ffe3bd readable on white or black?
#ffe3bd has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.97:1 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.