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#E3E1DD color code is #E3E1DD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e3e1dd.

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#E3E1DD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E3E1DD is 0.7540. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.31:1 against white and 16.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E3E1DD on white1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E3E1DD on black16.08:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E3E1DD1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E3E1DD16.08:1AAA

#E3E1DD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E3E1DD?+
The hex code for #E3E1DD is #E3E1DD. In RGB it's rgb(227, 225, 221), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 10%, 88%).
What is the RGB value of #E3E1DD?+
#E3E1DD in RGB is (227, 225, 221). Written in CSS: rgb(227, 225, 221).
What is the CMYK value of #E3E1DD?+
#E3E1DD converts to CMYK(0%, 1%, 3%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E3E1DD.
Is #e3e1dd a warm or cool color?+
#E3E1DD (#E3E1DD) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e3e1dd belong to?+
#E3E1DD belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 10%, 88% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e3e1dd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E3E1DD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.31:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e3e1dd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E3E1DD (#E3E1DD) is 4511 C Moonlight, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E3E1DD in design

Practical guidance for using #e3e1dd (#E3E1DD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E3E1DD (#E3E1DD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E3E1DD (#E3E1DD) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E3E1DD flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e3e1dd can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E3E1DD is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.

Brands that use #E3E1DD

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e3e1dd (#E3E1DD). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#F5E6CA · LV Beige