#E2E2E3 Hex Color
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#e2e2e3 is a pale grey that sits one step off white. Its near-colorless, faded look gives interfaces an airy background that keeps focus on content. Black text on it reaches about 16.2:1 contrast, so small body type passes WCAG AA with room to spare. It flatters charcoal or deep navy details, though it can wash out next to pure white.
Questions about #e2e2e3
What is #e2e2e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2e2e3 is rgb(226, 226, 227), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2e2e3?
Charcoal and deep navy bring out its clean, professional side, while a warm accent like terracotta keeps it from feeling sterile. Use #e2e2e3 as a large background and save stronger colors for smaller elements.
Is #e2e2e3 readable on white or black?
#e2e2e3 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.22:1 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.