#E4E6E7 Hex Color

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#e4e6e7 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint cool cast and a clean, airy finish. It brings restraint and polish to minimalist interfaces, product layouts, and architectural spaces, where it works well as a dominant background. Black typography remains highly legible on this color, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #e4e6e7.

Questions about #e4e6e7

What is #e4e6e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e6e7 is rgb(228, 230, 231), in HSL hsl(200, 6%, 90%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 9%.
Which colors pair well with #e4e6e7?
#e4e6e7 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted blue, and soft sage because these deeper or gently colored partners add readable contrast while preserving its quiet, modern feel in interfaces, product layouts, and architectural-inspired compositions.
Does #e4e6e7 read as warm or cool?
#e4e6e7 reads cool rather than warm because its near-neutral gray base carries a faint blue cast, giving it a crisp, airy appearance, especially in bright, uncluttered settings and alongside warm neutrals.
Is #e4e6e7 readable on white or black?
#e4e6e7 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.77:1 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.