#E2E4E5 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey offers a neutral backdrop that sits comfortably between crisp white and darker concrete tones. Because #e2e4e5 is so light, black text remains highly readable over it, making this hex code ideal for minimalist UI backgrounds. It feels airy and professional, though it can look slightly washed out when placed directly next to pure white. Use it as a dominant canvas for cleaner, high-contrast layouts.
Questions about #e2e4e5
What is #e2e4e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2e4e5 is rgb(226, 228, 229), in HSL hsl(200, 5%, 89%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 10%.
Does #e2e4e5 lean warmer or cooler in a design?
The #e2e4e5 shade sits in a neutral zone, though its slightly bleached character allows it to adapt depending on surrounding tones. It lacks heavy warm or cool undertones, which makes it an extremely safe, flexible choice for building out minimalist UI systems.
Is #e2e4e5 readable on white or black?
#e2e4e5 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.46:1 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.