#E4E8E5 Hex Color
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Not white, and not a flat gray either, #e4e8e5 is a pale grey with a faint green undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a bleached, airy feel that suits minimal layouts and open space. It works best as a dominant background, and black text reads on it at about 17.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #e4e8e5
What is #e4e8e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e8e5 is rgb(228, 232, 229), in HSL hsl(135, 8%, 90%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4e8e5?
Deep teal, slate, and charcoal give this pale grey structure, while a touch of terracotta adds warmth without breaking its neutrality. Treat it as the dominant base in a 60/30/10 layout.
Is #e4e8e5 readable on white or black?
#e4e8e5 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.97:1 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.