#E4E1E1 Hex Color
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The hex code #e4e1e1 is a pale, low-saturation gray with a soft, slightly warm cast. Its faded quality suggests cleanliness and restraint, making it a strong base for minimalist interfaces, product layouts, and architectural palettes. Pair it with charcoal or muted navy for definition, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text achieves about 16.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e4e1e1
What is #e4e1e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e1e1 is rgb(228, 225, 225), in HSL hsl(0, 5%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4e1e1?
Does #e4e1e1 look warm or cool?
#e4e1e1 reads as a slightly warm gray because its red, green, and blue values are nearly balanced, with a subtle warm cast rather than a blue bias in most surrounding palettes. It feels softer and less stark than a neutral or cool gray.
Is #e4e1e1 readable on white or black?
#e4e1e1 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.15:1 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.