#E1E7EF Hex Color
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#e1e7ef is a pale, low-saturation blue with a cool gray cast and softly bleached finish. Its lightness suggests cleanliness and openness, making it a strong dominant base for healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or navy for structure. Black text remains highly readable, with about 16.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #e1e7ef.
Questions about #e1e7ef
What is #e1e7ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e7ef is rgb(225, 231, 239), in HSL hsl(214, 30%, 91%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #e1e7ef?
Does #e1e7ef read as warm or cool?
#e1e7ef reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue cast and low saturation create a crisp, lightly bleached appearance rather than yellow or red warmth across digital interfaces and spacious layouts.
Is #e1e7ef readable on white or black?
#e1e7ef has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.87:1 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.