#E4E4DE Hex Color
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#e4e4de is a bleached, neutral grey with a subtle warmth that prevents it from feeling sterile. It acts as an excellent background for minimal interfaces because it maintains high contrast with black text. While it can appear washed out next to pure white, this color shines when paired with charcoal or deep olive to create a grounded, professional palette. The hex code is #e4e4de.
Questions about #e4e4de
What is #e4e4de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e4de is rgb(228, 228, 222), in HSL hsl(60, 10%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why does #e4e4de work better than pure white for digital backgrounds?
Pure white can create harsh glare on screens, whereas #e4e4de provides a softer, organic warmth that reduces eye strain. It maintains excellent readability with high-contrast text while keeping your design feeling grounded rather than clinical or stark.
Which colors create the strongest design balance when paired with #e4e4de?
Is #e4e4de readable on white or black?
#e4e4de has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.45:1 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.