#E1E9F5 Hex Color
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#e1e9f5 is a very light, muted blue with gray undertones and a restrained, neutral feel. Its soft appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a broad UI background with navy or charcoal text; black text provides about 17.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #e1e9f5.
Questions about #e1e9f5
What is #e1e9f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e9f5 is rgb(225, 233, 245), in HSL hsl(216, 50%, 92%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #e1e9f5?
Navy and charcoal provide strong, grounded contrast with #e1e9f5, while muted blues and cool grays create a softer monochromatic scheme. Use warmer accents sparingly to keep the palette balanced without losing its restrained, dependable mood.
Is #e1e9f5 readable on white or black?
#e1e9f5 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.17:1 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.