#E1E8F0 Hex Color
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The hex code #e1e8f0 produces a pale, muted blue with a bleached gray cast and an airy finish. Its low saturation suggests cleanliness, reliability, and calm control, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and minimalist interfaces. Use it as a spacious background with navy or charcoal text; black text reaches about 17.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #e1e8f0
What is #e1e8f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e8f0 is rgb(225, 232, 240), in HSL hsl(212, 33%, 91%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #e1e8f0?
Is #e1e8f0 readable on white or black?
#e1e8f0 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.00:1 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.