#E4E7ED Hex Color
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#e4e7ed is a pale, light grey with a faint cool blue undertone and a bleached, glistening finish. This hex code brings delicacy, cleanliness, and restraint to interfaces, open layouts, product design, and architecture. Use it as a dominant background when white feels stark; black text reaches about 17.0:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #e4e7ed
What is #e4e7ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e7ed is rgb(228, 231, 237), in HSL hsl(220, 20%, 91%) and in CMYK 4%, 3%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e4e7ed?
Pair #e4e7ed with charcoal text, muted navy accents, or warm wood tones to balance its cool, low-chroma surface without losing its clean character in interfaces, packaging, and spacious editorial layouts. These combinations add definition without making the base feel harsh.
Is #e4e7ed readable on white or black?
#e4e7ed has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.95:1 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.