#E0E5E2 Hex Color
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Icy Bay is a bleached, neutral grey with a cool, airy character. Because it sits so close to white, this tone provides excellent readability when paired with dark text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. Use #e0e5e2 as a supporting base color to establish a clean, sophisticated atmosphere in minimal designs. It creates a professional look without appearing stark or clinical.
Questions about Icy Bay
What is the hex code for Icy Bay?
Icy Bay is #e0e5e2. In RGB that is rgb(224, 229, 226), in HSL hsl(144, 9%, 89%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
When should I use Icy Bay for web design?
Does #e0e5e2 read as cool or warm?
This color sits firmly in the cool spectrum due to its subtle green and blue undertones. It maintains a crisp, refreshing quality that avoids the yellowish warmth often found in traditional off-white shades, making it ideal for modern, minimalist layouts.
Is Icy Bay readable on white or black?
Icy Bay has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.