#E1E4E4 Hex Color
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Reach for this pale grey when plain white feels too stark but you still want airiness. The hex code #e1e4e4 is nearly colorless with a faint cool cast, best used as a dominant base under dark type. Black text reaches about 16.4:1 contrast on it, well past AA. Watch it next to pure white, where it can wash out, and keep edges defined.
Questions about #e1e4e4
What is #e1e4e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e4e4 is rgb(225, 228, 228), in HSL hsl(180, 5%, 89%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e1e4e4?
Deep charcoal and inky navy make strong text and UI pairings, while a warm terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling cold. Muted sage suits softer layouts.
Is #e1e4e4 readable on white or black?
#e1e4e4 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.41:1 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.