#E3E1DE Hex Color
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#e3e1de is a pale, bleached neutral that reads as a cleaner alternative to stark white. Because it possesses very low saturation, it serves as an excellent 60% background base for modern, minimal user interfaces. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal typography to ensure maximum legibility. It provides a sophisticated foundation that keeps layouts airy without looking washed out on bright screens.
Questions about #e3e1de
What is #e3e1de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e1de is rgb(227, 225, 222), in HSL hsl(36, 8%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e3e1de work well as a primary background color?
#e3e1de functions as an excellent, subtle alternative to stark white, providing a sophisticated foundation that keeps UI layouts airy. Its low saturation ensures it remains readable on bright screens, especially when paired with charcoal or dark gray typography.
Is #e3e1de readable on white or black?
#e3e1de has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.09:1 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.