#E5E5EA Hex Color
A crisp and airy neutral grey
This pale, bleached grey functions as a highly versatile neutral base. Because it sits very light on the spectrum, it creates a clean, airy feel that works well for UI backgrounds or minimalist layouts. It pairs beautifully with charcoal text, offering excellent readability. The hex code for this delicate shade is #e5e5ea, a stable choice when you need restraint without resorting to pure white.
Questions about #e5e5ea
What is #e5e5ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e5ea is rgb(229, 229, 234), in HSL hsl(240, 11%, 91%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 8%.
Does #e5e5ea work for text-heavy interfaces?
While #e5e5ea is too light for main body text, it acts as a perfect background for high-contrast charcoal or black typography. Using it for card backgrounds or containers helps separate content without the jarring effect of pure white.
Is #e5e5ea considered a warm or cool grey?
This shade leans slightly cool, giving it a clean, professional aesthetic often associated with modern design systems. It avoids the yellow or beige undertones found in warmer greys, making it a safer, more neutral choice for technical or minimalist projects.
Is #e5e5ea readable on white or black?
#e5e5ea has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.72:1 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.