#E1E9F4 Hex Color
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A very light, muted blue with gray undertones, #e1e9f4 feels orderly, dependable, and calm without looking cold. The hex code suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces as a supporting background in a 60/30/10 palette. It can look washed out beside white, so use dark text, which achieves about 17.2:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #e1e9f4
What is #e1e9f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e9f4 is rgb(225, 233, 244), in HSL hsl(215, 46%, 92%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #e1e9f4?
#e1e9f4 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted blue-gray accents, which add structure without overpowering its pale surface; warm neutrals can soften the cool gray undertone for more welcoming interfaces and editorial layouts.
Does #e1e9f4 look warm or cool?
#e1e9f4 reads as a cool, muted color because its blue base is softened by a gray undertone rather than warmed by yellow or red, creating a calm, orderly feel without becoming stark or icy.
Is #e1e9f4 readable on white or black?
#e1e9f4 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.16:1 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.