#E3FAFA Hex Color
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A luminous, near-grey cyan, #e3fafa offers a refreshing feel perfect for clean UI backgrounds and modern tech branding. Because it is extremely light and desaturated, it washes out easily against pure white, so pair it with dark charcoal or navy text to maintain readability. The hex code for this ethereal shade is #e3fafa, which provides enough contrast for small body text when set against black.
Questions about #e3fafa
What is #e3fafa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3fafa is rgb(227, 250, 250), in HSL hsl(180, 70%, 94%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 0%, 2%.
What are the best color pairings for #e3fafa?
Where should #e3fafa be used in web design?
Using #e3fafa is a popular choice for light, breathable interface backgrounds where you want a tint of color without overwhelming the user. It creates a subtle, clinical, or technological aesthetic that feels clean and unobtrusive, especially in modern SaaS or application design.
Is #e3fafa readable on white or black?
#e3fafa has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.32:1 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.