#FFE4DE Hex Color
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This desaturated red carries a dusty, luminous quality. It serves as a calm base for minimalist UI designs, allowing dark, high-contrast text to stand out clearly. Avoid pairing it with white, as this delicate shade can easily get lost. Since black text remains legible, it works well for interface backgrounds. The hex code for this color is #ffe4de.
Questions about #ffe4de
What is #ffe4de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe4de is rgb(255, 228, 222), in HSL hsl(11, 100%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 13%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffe4de for UI design?
Does #ffe4de function well as a primary background color?
#ffe4de serves as an excellent neutral-adjacent background because it provides more warmth than standard off-white without overwhelming the user. It is highly effective in minimalist designs where you need a subtle, luminous quality that differentiates a page from standard stark white interfaces.
Is #ffe4de readable on white or black?
#ffe4de has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.40:1 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.