#E4E6E5 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey sits comfortably between crisp white and darker tones. Because #e4e6e5 is so light, it works best as a clean background for minimal UI layouts or expansive whitespace. It provides excellent contrast for black typography, ensuring readability without the harshness of pure white. Use this hex code as a neutral base to anchor bolder accent colors in your product design.
Questions about #e4e6e5
What is #e4e6e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e6e5 is rgb(228, 230, 229), in HSL hsl(150, 4%, 90%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 10%.
When should I use #e4e6e5 instead of pure white in a UI layout?
Use #e4e6e5 to reduce eye strain when your design features large amounts of whitespace or requires a softer visual hierarchy. It provides a gentle backdrop that keeps black text legible while feeling less clinical and harsh than a standard white background.
Does #e4e6e5 lean warm or cool in its color temperature?
Is #e4e6e5 readable on white or black?
#e4e6e5 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.74:1 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.