#E4E0E0 Hex Color

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#e4e0e0 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint warm pink undertone. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, clean feel, while its muted character supports restraint and balance. Use this hex code as a dominant background in minimal interfaces, architecture, or product design. Black text reaches about 16.0:1 contrast here, while white text lacks definition.

Questions about #e4e0e0

What is #e4e0e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e0e0 is rgb(228, 224, 224), in HSL hsl(0, 7%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4e0e0?
#e4e0e0 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, burgundy for restrained warmth, and sage for a softer natural accent, giving designers a light neutral base that feels considered without becoming stark or overly decorative.
Is #e4e0e0 readable on white or black?
#e4e0e0 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.03:1 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.