#E5E0E2 Hex Color
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#e5e0e2 is a bleached, near-white neutral with minimal saturation. It lacks strong undertones, making it a reliable choice for clean UI backgrounds or spacious design layouts. Because it provides high contrast for black typography, readability remains excellent. Use this hex code as a base color when you need a stable, professional backdrop that feels softer than pure white.
Questions about #e5e0e2
What is #e5e0e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e0e2 is rgb(229, 224, 226), in HSL hsl(336, 9%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 1%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e5e0e2 read as warm or cool?
#e5e0e2 functions as a near-neutral that feels essentially temperature-free, lacking strong warm or cool undertones. This makes it an ideal choice for neutral design systems where you need a backdrop that does not clash with other accent colors.
Is #e5e0e2 readable on white or black?
#e5e0e2 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.09:1 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.