#E2E7E4 Hex Color
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#e2e7e4 is a pale, low-saturation gray with a faint green undertone and a clean, bleached appearance. Its lightness creates an airy, restrained feel, making it a reliable dominant base for interfaces, open layouts, and architectural palettes. Pair it with charcoal or muted sage for definition. The hex code #e2e7e4 provides about 16.8:1 contrast with black, supporting readable body text.
Questions about #e2e7e4
What is #e2e7e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2e7e4 is rgb(226, 231, 228), in HSL hsl(144, 9%, 90%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e2e7e4?
Does #e2e7e4 look warm or cool?
#e2e7e4 generally reads as a cool, pale gray because its low saturation carries a faint green undertone; bright white can emphasize that cast, while warm wood or cream accents make the overall palette feel softer.
Is #e2e7e4 readable on white or black?
#e2e7e4 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.