#E5E6E4 Hex Color
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This pale grey serves as an excellent neutral base, offering more character than standard white. It feels airy and restrained, making it a reliable choice for clean UI backgrounds or minimalist typography. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it remains highly readable. The hex code for this shade is #e5e6e4. Pair it with soft charcoal or muted sage to prevent the design from feeling washed out.
Questions about #e5e6e4
What is #e5e6e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e6e4 is rgb(229, 230, 228), in HSL hsl(90, 4%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 10%.
Does #e5e6e4 lean warm or cool in a design layout?
#e5e6e4 is a true neutral with a slightly balanced temperature, making it incredibly versatile. It lacks the harsh, sterile feeling of pure white while avoiding the yellow or blue undertones that can conflict with other elements in your color palette.
What colors pair well with #e5e6e4 for a professional UI?
Is #e5e6e4 readable on white or black?
#e5e6e4 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.77:1 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.