#E3EFF5 Hex Color
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Fog on a cold morning comes close. #e3eff5 is a pale, almost grey blue that works best as a base layer in minimal layouts, dashboards, and healthcare or finance interfaces. Its low saturation keeps things airy without the glare of pure white, and black text sits on it with strong contrast, about 17.9:1. Pair it with deep navy to add weight.
Questions about #e3eff5
What is #e3eff5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3eff5 is rgb(227, 239, 245), in HSL hsl(200, 47%, 93%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 4%.
What text color works best on #e3eff5?
Black text gives about 17.9:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. Navy also reads clearly if you want a softer look.
What colors pair well with #e3eff5?
A deep navy or slate adds contrast and weight, while a warm terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling cold. Treat #e3eff5 as the dominant base in a 60/30/10 split.
Is #e3eff5 readable on white or black?
#e3eff5 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.93:1 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.