#E3EAFF Hex Color
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#e3eaff is a luminous, pale indigo with a distinct grey undertone. This airy shade functions perfectly as a neutral UI background when standard white feels too stark. Because it offers high contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability even for small body copy. The hex code for this cool, reliable blue is #e3eaff.
Questions about #e3eaff
What is #e3eaff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3eaff is rgb(227, 234, 255), in HSL hsl(225, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 11%, 8%, 0%, 0%.
Where should I use #e3eaff in a UI design?
#e3eaff functions perfectly as a neutral background for dashboards or card components where you want high contrast without the clinical feeling of pure white. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal typography to maintain professional readability.
Is #e3eaff considered a warm or cool color?
#e3eaff is a decidedly cool color due to its indigo base and soft grey undertones. It evokes a sense of clarity and reliability, making it an effective choice for software platforms aiming for a trustworthy, calm, and orderly aesthetic.
Is #e3eaff readable on white or black?
#e3eaff has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.47:1 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.