#E2E9D3 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached lime offers a delicate, airy quality that works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. Because it sits so close to white, pair it with charcoal or deep olive text for the best readability. The hex code for this luminous, almost grey shade is #e2e9d3. It provides a clean, understated base for minimalist UI designs where high saturation feels too aggressive.
Questions about #e2e9d3
What is #e2e9d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2e9d3 is rgb(226, 233, 211), in HSL hsl(79, 33%, 87%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 9%, 9%.
Does #e2e9d3 read as a warm or cool color?
#e2e9d3 generally leans cool due to its distinct desaturated, grey-lime undertones that prevent it from feeling too earthy or yellow. Its brightness keeps it feeling fresh and light rather than muddy, making it a sophisticated alternative to stark, sterile white backgrounds.
Is #e2e9d3 readable on white or black?
#e2e9d3 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.82:1 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.