#E1EFF5 Hex Color
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A near-neutral cyan, #e1eff5 is exceptionally pale and desaturated. Because it sits so close to white, this hex code works best as an airy background rather than a main color. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI design. Pair it with soft charcoal greys instead of pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #e1eff5
What is #e1eff5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1eff5 is rgb(225, 239, 245), in HSL hsl(198, 50%, 92%) and in CMYK 8%, 2%, 0%, 4%.
How should I use #e1eff5 in UI design?
#e1eff5 works best as a subtle background color rather than a primary element. It provides an excellent, low-contrast backdrop that allows high-contrast dark text or charcoal UI elements to stand out without causing eye strain.
What colors pair well with #e1eff5?
This pale cyan pairs effectively with muted, deeper tones to ground its airy quality. Use it alongside charcoal or soft slate greys to create a balanced, professional palette that avoids the harshness of a pure white background.
Is #e1eff5 readable on white or black?
#e1eff5 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.86:1 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.