#E0E7EA Hex Color
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Bleached and neutral, #e0e7ea provides a clean, airy alternative to stark white. This shade works well for interface backgrounds where a softer, sophisticated look is required. The hex code #e0e7ea maintains excellent readability for body text, as black font achieves a 16.8:1 contrast ratio against it. Use it in minimal design systems to anchor layout space while keeping a professional, stable feel.
Questions about #e0e7ea
What is #e0e7ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0e7ea is rgb(224, 231, 234), in HSL hsl(198, 19%, 90%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #e0e7ea for a balanced design?
Is #e0e7ea suitable for text on a white background?
No, #e0e7ea should not be used as text on a white background because it lacks sufficient contrast to meet accessibility standards. It functions much better as a page background, where it can support dark text without being as harsh as pure white.
Is #e0e7ea readable on white or black?
#e0e7ea has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.