#E2E3EB Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Water Iris color codes graphic
Water Iris is a bleached, pale indigo with a delicate grey undertone. This airy shade works best as a clean, minimal background because it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible. The hex code #e2e3eb pairs well with charcoal or deeper navy tones to anchor the design. It creates a subtle, sophisticated atmosphere in both UI layouts and modern branding projects.

Questions about Water Iris

What is the hex code for Water Iris?
Water Iris is #e2e3eb. In RGB that is rgb(226, 227, 235), in HSL hsl(233, 18%, 90%) and in CMYK 4%, 3%, 0%, 8%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with Water Iris #e2e3eb?
Water Iris functions as a sophisticated neutral, so it pairs best with grounded, deeper tones that provide necessary contrast. Deep charcoal or rich navy act as strong anchors, allowing this pale indigo to feel intentional rather than washed out.
Is #e2e3eb considered a warm or cool color?
Water Iris is distinctly cool-toned due to its indigo base and subtle grey shift. It lacks any yellow or orange bias, making it an excellent choice for modern, minimal UI designs that require a clean, professional, and slightly clinical aesthetic.
Is Water Iris readable on white or black?
Water Iris has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.42:1 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.