#E0DED7 Hex Color
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Black Haze is a desaturated, bleached grey with a light, airy quality that keeps designs grounded. Because it provides excellent readability, this shade works best as a primary interface background or a clean canvas for minimal typography. Pair it with deep charcoal accents to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this neutral tone is #e0ded7.
About Black Haze
Fog on a linen line at first light
What does black haze mean?
Pale greys like this one often suggest quiet, neutrality, and things worn soft by time. Its high lightness and low saturation make it feel faded and delicate, like paper left in the sun.
Where you see black haze
- unbleached linen
- dried grass
- concrete in overcast light
- washed cotton sheets
- plaster walls
- river stones
What it works for
It works as a warm neutral backdrop that lets bolder colors and dark text carry the page.
What colors go with black haze?
Charcoal #36454fThe near-black grounds the pale grey and gives text and edges real punch.Terracotta #e2725bBaked clay warmth plays against the cool bleached grey without shouting.Slate Blue #6a5acdMisty blue deepens the haze and adds a weathered, coastal mood.Olive #808000Muted green sits naturally beside grey, like leaves against stone.
Questions about Black Haze
What is the hex code for Black Haze?
Black Haze is #e0ded7. In RGB that is rgb(224, 222, 215), in HSL hsl(47, 13%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 12%.
Is #e0ded7 suitable for text-heavy interface backgrounds?
Black Haze is an excellent choice for background surfaces because it offers a softer alternative to stark white, which reduces eye strain during prolonged reading. Ensure your foreground text uses a high-contrast dark neutral to meet accessibility standards.
Is Black Haze readable on white or black?
Black Haze has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.59:1 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.