#E4EEE4 Hex Color

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#e4eee4 is an extremely pale, desaturated green that leans close to neutral grey. Its bleached quality makes it a reliable base for minimalist UI, offering a softer, more organic alternative to stark white. Because of its high lightness, it pairs best with dark charcoal or deep forest tones to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this airy shade is #e4eee4.

Questions about #e4eee4

What is #e4eee4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4eee4 is rgb(228, 238, 228), in HSL hsl(120, 23%, 91%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 7%.
What design elements pair best with #e4eee4?
#e4eee4 functions as a high-lightness neutral, so it works best when anchored by high-contrast elements like charcoal or forest green. Because the color is so desaturated, using it as a background allows darker typography to remain highly legible and professional.
Is #e4eee4 considered a warm or cool color?
While #e4eee4 is technically a green, its heavy desaturation pushes it toward a neutral grey, meaning it lacks the aggressive warmth or coolness of more saturated hues. It provides a balanced, clinical atmosphere that avoids feeling overly chilly or sterile.
Is #e4eee4 readable on white or black?
#e4eee4 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.64:1 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.