#FFE4D1 Hex Color
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This luminous, pale orange has a very unsaturated quality that reads like a soft peach. Because it is so light, #ffe4d1 functions best as a supporting background rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to ground its airy warmth. The hex code for this shade is #ffe4d1, which offers excellent contrast for black text in UI design.
Questions about #ffe4d1
What is #ffe4d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe4d1 is rgb(255, 228, 209), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 18%, 0%.
Why does #ffe4d1 work well for website backgrounds?
#ffe4d1 acts as a gentle, low-saturation neutral that prevents eye strain while maintaining a welcoming, warm aesthetic. Because it is so light, it creates high readability when paired with dark charcoal text, balancing a modern look with subtle comfort.
Is #ffe4d1 readable on white or black?
#ffe4d1 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.27:1 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.