#E4E6E9 Hex Color
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#e4e6e9 is a pale, bleached grey that functions as a cleaner alternative to stark white. It provides a neutral, airy base for minimal UI design and typography. Since it offers high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible at 16.8:1. Designers use the hex code #e4e6e9 to ground complex layouts without adding visual weight.
Questions about #e4e6e9
What is #e4e6e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e6e9 is rgb(228, 230, 233), in HSL hsl(216, 10%, 90%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does #e4e6e9 perform as a background color?
#e4e6e9 offers an exceptionally high contrast ratio with black text, making it a functional choice for web backgrounds that require readability without the harshness of pure white. It grounds layouts while maintaining a crisp, professional aesthetic.
What design style suits the use of #e4e6e9?
Is #e4e6e9 readable on white or black?
#e4e6e9 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.79:1 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.