#E4ECF0 Hex Color
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#e4ecf0 is a bleached, near-neutral blue that leans heavily into grey. Its low chroma creates a clean, airy feeling that works best as a primary background for UI or minimalist layouts. Because it is so light, it can appear washed out against pure white, so pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability. The hex code for this shade is #e4ecf0.
Questions about #e4ecf0
What is #e4ecf0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4ecf0 is rgb(228, 236, 240), in HSL hsl(200, 29%, 92%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 6%.
Does #e4ecf0 lean warmer or cooler in a UI design?
#e4ecf0 reads as a decidedly cool tone due to its strong blue and grey base, which makes it effective at minimizing screen glare. It feels refreshing and crisp, functioning best when balanced against warmer neutrals like soft taupe or terracotta.
Is #e4ecf0 readable on white or black?
#e4ecf0 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.55:1 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.