#E3FBFF Hex Color
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This extremely pale cyan leans into grey territory, offering a clinical, airy feel. It functions as a soft UI background when you need cleanliness without the harshness of pure white. Because of its high lightness, black text maintains excellent contrast here. Avoid placing it directly against other whites, as it might look washed out. The hex code for this color is #e3fbff.
Questions about #e3fbff
What is #e3fbff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3fbff is rgb(227, 251, 255), in HSL hsl(189, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 11%, 2%, 0%, 0%.
How should I use #e3fbff in web design?
#e3fbff works best as a large-scale background color for interfaces that require a clinical or spacious feel without the starkness of pure white. It maintains excellent readability when paired with deep charcoal or dark navy text for high contrast.
Does #e3fbff read as a warm or cool color?
As a very pale cyan, #e3fbff is definitively cool, leaning into grey territory which keeps it feeling refreshing rather than vibrant. Its low saturation prevents it from clashing with most color palettes, though it can appear washed out if placed directly against bright white elements.
Is #e3fbff readable on white or black?
#e3fbff has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.50:1 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.