#E5E8EB Hex Color
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Pale and bleached, this neutral grey offers a clean, airy feel for modern design. It creates a stable backdrop that keeps user interfaces organized and sophisticated without overwhelming the eyes. Designers frequently use this shade for minimalism and professional branding layouts. The hex code for this delicate color is #e5e8eb.
Questions about #e5e8eb
What is #e5e8eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e8eb is rgb(229, 232, 235), in HSL hsl(210, 13%, 91%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 8%.
How does #e5e8eb function in professional UI design?
#e5e8eb serves as an ideal background choice for interfaces requiring high readability without the harshness of pure white. It creates a soft, organized separation between elements, allowing primary colors and typography to stand out with greater clarity.
Does this color lean warm or cool?
This shade leans slightly cool due to its subtle blue-grey undertones, which contribute to its airy and clean appearance. Because it is highly desaturated, it remains neutral enough to work alongside both warm accent colors and cool-toned palettes.
Is #e5e8eb readable on white or black?
#e5e8eb has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.07:1 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.