#E4E3E3 Hex Color
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This pale, near-white grey is incredibly soft and lacks aggressive undertones. Because it offers high readability for black text, #e4e3e3 works as a perfect base color for UI backgrounds where plain white feels too harsh. It creates an airy, professional frame for minimal design projects. Use this hex code when you need a neutral, stable anchor for your composition.
Questions about #e4e3e3
What is #e4e3e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e3e3 is rgb(228, 227, 227), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 11%.
Why use #e4e3e3 instead of pure white in web design?
Using #e4e3e3 reduces the high contrast strain often caused by pure white, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds to improve readability. It creates a gentle, airy aesthetic that feels more sophisticated and grounded than a stark, bright interface.
What colors pair well with the #e4e3e3 neutral?
Is #e4e3e3 readable on white or black?
#e4e3e3 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.39:1 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.