What color is #E2D5CD?

#E2D5CD is a pale low-chroma warm gray with a subtle warm cast. In RGB it is rgb(226, 213, 205), and in HSL hsl(23, 27%, 85%).

Is #E2D5CD accessible as text?

On white, #E2D5CD has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #E2D5CD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E2D5CD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is stone-300 (#D6D3D1).

What colors go well with #E2D5CD?

As a neutral, #E2D5CD pairs cleanly with charcoal, near-black and dark grays for text, and sits under accent hues like blue, violet, emerald or warm orange — use it as a soft background and let the accent carry the color.

Is #E2D5CD the same as CSS gainsboro?

No — #E2D5CD is not the CSS named color gainsboro, but gainsboro (#DCDCDC) is the closest CSS named color.

#E2D5CD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E2D5CD

Not just a swatch — here's how #E2D5CD works with other colors. Named schemes with #E2D5CD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E2D5CD Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Timberwolf sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #E2D5CD Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Timberwolf opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #E2D5CD Surface #15161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5F6473 Accent #FFF7F0

Timberwolf is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Timberwolf.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #E2D5CD Secondary #B0B3B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #878FA8 Anchor #2F3136

Timberwolf keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E2D5CD Secondary #FEF9F6 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Timberwolf is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Timberwolf carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E2D5CD actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 55/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 86/100

Very high

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 33/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 7/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 83/100

Very high

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 98/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E2D5CD

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People also use #E2D5CD with

Timberwolf Pearl Gainsboro Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 12.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F7F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E3DDCE — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #E2D5CD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E2D5CD;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 213 205;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.1% 0.018 54.0);
  --color-50: #FAF7F5;
  --color-100: #F0E9E5;
  --color-200: #E1D4CB;
  --color-300: #C9B4A6;
  --color-400: #AF9483;
  --color-500: #927563;
  --color-600: #725D50;
  --color-700: #52453D;
  --color-800: #372F2A;
  --color-900: #221E1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  timberwolf: {
    50: '#FAF7F5',
    100: '#F0E9E5',
    200: '#E1D4CB',
    300: '#C9B4A6',
    400: '#AF9483',
    500: '#927563',
    600: '#725D50',
    700: '#52453D',
    800: '#372F2A',
    900: '#221E1B',
  },
}

$base: #E2D5CD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F5;
$base-100: #F0E9E5;
$base-200: #E1D4CB;
$base-300: #C9B4A6;
$base-400: #AF9483;
$base-500: #927563;
$base-600: #725D50;
$base-700: #52453D;
$base-800: #372F2A;
$base-900: #221E1B;
$base-hover: #C3A897;
$base-subtle: #F6F3F1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E2D5CD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E9E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1D4CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9B4A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AF9483",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#927563",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#725D50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#52453D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372F2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221E1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E2D5CD

Color Lab

Pairs with #E2D5CD

UI roles & guardrails

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