#E1EDE3 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated green acts as a neutral backdrop, appearing almost grey at first glance. With its light chroma and airy feel, #e1ede3 maintains excellent readability for body text against black. It works best as a large-scale UI background rather than an accent, as it can look washed out next to pure white. The hex code for this delicate, balanced shade is #e1ede3.
Questions about #e1ede3
What is #e1ede3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1ede3 is rgb(225, 237, 227), in HSL hsl(130, 25%, 91%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 4%, 7%.
How should I use #e1ede3 in a user interface?
#e1ede3 works best as a soft, neutral background color rather than a primary accent. Its light chroma maintains excellent readability for dark text, making it a sophisticated choice for large-scale UI elements where you want a calm, airy atmosphere without being too bright.
What colors pair well with #e1ede3?
Is #e1ede3 readable on white or black?
#e1ede3 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.42:1 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.