#E1EDF9 Hex Color

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This luminous, pale shade sits right on the edge of grey and ice blue. Because #e1edf9 has such high lightness, it works best as a clean background for enterprise software or financial UI where black text provides strong, readable contrast. Avoid using it alongside stark white as it can appear washed out, but pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded, professional palette.

Questions about #e1edf9

What is #e1edf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1edf9 is rgb(225, 237, 249), in HSL hsl(210, 67%, 93%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 2%.
What are the best colors to pair with #e1edf9 for UI design?
Because #e1edf9 is very light, you should pair it with dark, grounding colors to create the necessary contrast for readability. High-contrast options like charcoal or deep navy text will prevent the interface from looking washed out or illegible.
Is #e1edf9 readable on white or black?
#e1edf9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.68:1 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.