#E4E3EA Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated grey provides a clean, neutral base for minimalist interfaces. Because it sits high on the light spectrum, #e4e3ea functions well as a background. It offers excellent legibility for black text, easily exceeding WCAG AA standards. The hex code for this bleached, delicate tone is #e4e3ea. Use it where white feels too stark but you still need high-contrast, professional typography.
Questions about #e4e3ea
What is #e4e3ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e3ea is rgb(228, 227, 234), in HSL hsl(249, 14%, 90%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 8%.
Is #e4e3ea suitable for UI background elements?
#e4e3ea works exceptionally well as a background for minimalist interfaces because it offers a soft alternative to pure white without sacrificing contrast. It provides just enough depth to define white cards or container elements, maintaining professional readability for standard body text.
What colors pair well with #e4e3ea?
#e4e3ea is a versatile neutral that pairs best with high-contrast, dark typography like charcoal or deep navy. For accent colors, it serves as a quiet stage that allows vibrant tones to stand out without causing visual fatigue for the user.
Is #e4e3ea readable on white or black?
#e4e3ea has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.