#E4E8EC Hex Color
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Reach for #e4e8ec when plain white feels too harsh but you still want a light canvas. This pale grey carries a faint cool undertone and works best as a dominant base in minimal UI, dashboards, and editorial layouts. Black text on the hex code #e4e8ec reaches roughly 17:1 contrast, so small body type stays readable. Next to pure white it can wash out, so keep some darker tones nearby.
Questions about #e4e8ec
What is #e4e8ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e8ec is rgb(228, 232, 236), in HSL hsl(210, 17%, 91%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e4e8ec?
Pair #e4e8ec with charcoal or deep navy for contrast, or warm it up with terracotta and wood tones. Since it is nearly neutral, most saturated accents sit comfortably on top of it.
Is #e4e8ec readable on white or black?
#e4e8ec has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.05:1 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.