#E1E1E1 Hex Color
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#e1e1e1 is a pale, neutral grey with a cool, bleached appearance. It offers a cleaner, softer alternative to stark white, making it perfect for UI backgrounds where you need less contrast. This shade provides excellent readability for black text, maintaining an accessible 16.1:1 ratio. Use it as a base color in minimal layouts to keep the design feeling grounded and sophisticated rather than flat.
Questions about #e1e1e1
What is #e1e1e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e1e1 is rgb(225, 225, 225), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 12%.
Is #e1e1e1 a good choice for UI backgrounds?
#e1e1e1 provides an excellent, low-contrast background that helps black text stand out without the harshness of a pure white canvas. Its cool, neutral character feels more grounded and premium, making it ideal for minimalist websites that require high readability and a calm, orderly aesthetic.
What colors pair well with the neutral #e1e1e1?
Is #e1e1e1 readable on white or black?
#e1e1e1 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.05:1 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.