#E4E7EC Hex Color

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#e4e7ec is a pale, cool-leaning gray with a muted blue undertone and an airy, bleached finish. Its restrained lightness suits interface backgrounds, architecture, and minimal product design without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography; black text has about a 16.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #e4e7ec.

Questions about #e4e7ec

What is #e4e7ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e7ec is rgb(228, 231, 236), in HSL hsl(218, 17%, 91%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4e7ec?
The #e4e7ec hex color pairs well with charcoal text, navy accents, and muted sage or burgundy details, creating contrast while preserving its cool, restrained feel. Use stronger hues for headings, buttons, or small decorative elements rather than large blocks.
Is #e4e7ec readable on white or black?
#e4e7ec has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.94:1 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.