#E4EBF1 Hex Color
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#e4ebf1 is a pale, low-saturation blue-gray with a cool, bleached look and an airy finish. Its delicate appearance suits healthcare, finance, technology, and clean interface backgrounds. Use it as a dominant neutral base with navy or charcoal text, since white details can disappear against it. Black text reads clearly, with about 17.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #e4ebf1.
Questions about #e4ebf1
What is #e4ebf1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4ebf1 is rgb(228, 235, 241), in HSL hsl(208, 32%, 92%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #e4ebf1?
#e4ebf1 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted blue accents, which provide strong visual definition against its pale, cool surface. Use white sparingly for detail, because it has little contrast with this light blue-gray.
Does #e4ebf1 read as a warm or cool color?
#e4ebf1 reads as a cool color because its pale blue-gray mix has a slight blue cast and low saturation. It creates an airy, clean mood, making it suitable for quiet interfaces, healthcare layouts, and technology branding.
Is #e4ebf1 readable on white or black?
#e4ebf1 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.45:1 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.