#E5E4E0 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey functions as a highly versatile neutral with minimal chroma. Because it is so light and desaturated, #e5e4e0 works perfectly as a soft UI background that feels more grounded than stark white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for excellent readability, as the contrast ratio easily supports small black body text. It is best used as a dominant base for clean, modern interfaces.
Questions about #e5e4e0
What is #e5e4e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e4e0 is rgb(229, 228, 224), in HSL hsl(48, 9%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 10%.
Why use #e5e4e0 instead of pure white in UI design?
Using #e5e4e0 creates a softer, more professional interface that reduces eye strain compared to the harsh contrast of pure white. It provides enough neutrality to let your primary colors pop while still feeling clean and grounded for long-form content reading.
What colors pair best with #e5e4e0 for text and accents?
Is #e5e4e0 readable on white or black?
#e5e4e0 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.50:1 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.