#E0EAEB Hex Color
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Reach for sky blue when plain white feels too sterile but you still want a light base. #e0eaeb is a pale cyan, faded almost to grey, with just enough color to register. Its high lightness makes it a solid dominant background for minimal interfaces and open layouts. Next to pure white it can read washed out, so keep a darker tone nearby for contrast.
Questions about #e0eaeb
What is #e0eaeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0eaeb is rgb(224, 234, 235), in HSL hsl(185, 22%, 90%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #e0eaeb?
Deep charcoal and navy text sit comfortably on #e0eaeb, which makes it a dependable light base for interfaces. A warm accent like terracotta or muted coral keeps the palette from feeling cold.
Is #e0eaeb readable on white or black?
#e0eaeb has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.13:1 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.