#E5E6E7 Hex Color
A sophisticated neutral for clean interfaces
#e5e6e7 is a bleached, extremely pale grey that functions as a sophisticated neutral. Because it lacks strong undertones, it offers excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds and interface panels where you need space without stark white glare. Use this hex code when you want a clean, restrained anchor that sits comfortably behind high-contrast typography.
Questions about #e5e6e7
What is #e5e6e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e6e7 is rgb(229, 230, 231), in HSL hsl(210, 4%, 90%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e5e6e7 look warmer or cooler than standard light grey?
#e5e6e7 is remarkably neutral because it lacks strong blue or yellow undertones, setting it apart from cooler, industrial greys. It sits in a transitional space, functioning more like a bleached, desaturated white that feels clean without being clinical or stark.
Is #e5e6e7 readable on white or black?
#e5e6e7 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.80:1 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.