#E1EBE7 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated teal leans heavily into grey, creating an airy and neutral base for modern UI design. Because #e1ebe7 is so light, it works best as a background that feels cleaner than stark white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy typography to maintain readability, as its low chroma can make it appear washed out against lighter shades. The hex code for this neutral tone is #e1ebe7.
Questions about #e1ebe7
What is #e1ebe7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1ebe7 is rgb(225, 235, 231), in HSL hsl(156, 20%, 90%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 2%, 8%.
Does #e1ebe7 feel more like a warm or cool neutral?
The color #e1ebe7 leans into a cool spectrum due to its distinct teal undertones, even though it is highly desaturated. This makes it an excellent choice for creating a calm, refreshing, and clinical atmosphere in digital design projects.
Is #e1ebe7 readable on white or black?
#e1ebe7 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.23:1 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.