#E1E8ED Hex Color
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#e1e8ed is a bleached, neutral blue that reads almost like light grey. With its airy and delicate character, it works as a clean background for financial or healthcare interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, designers often use this hex code as a base for minimal layouts. Just avoid pairing it with pure white, as the subtle blue tint can appear muddy by comparison.
Questions about #e1e8ed
What is #e1e8ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e8ed is rgb(225, 232, 237), in HSL hsl(205, 25%, 91%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e1e8ed look better as a background or an accent?
#e1e8ed works best as a primary background color rather than a small accent. Its muted, airy quality provides a sophisticated canvas that allows text and high-saturation interface elements to stand out without competing for visual attention.
Why does #e1e8ed look muddy next to pure white?
When placed directly against pure white, the subtle blue undertones in #e1e8ed become more apparent, causing it to lose its crispness. Instead of pairing it with white, try using charcoal or soft black for text to maintain a balanced, modern look.
Is #e1e8ed readable on white or black?
#e1e8ed has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.96:1 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.