#E5E9E1 Hex Color
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Tidal Mist is a bleached, pale lime that acts as a sophisticated neutral. This color functions best as a spacious background for minimalist UI design, pairing well with dark charcoal accents. The hex code for this color is #e5e9e1. It offers excellent readability for black body text, providing high contrast without the clinical quality of pure white. It is ideal for maintaining airy, clean layouts.
About Tidal Mist
Sea glass left out to dry
What does tidal mist mean?
Pale grey-greens like this one commonly suggest fog, sea salt, and worn linen, and often read as restful and understated. Its very high lightness and near-absent saturation make it feel hushed and weightless, like a color holding its breath.
Where you see tidal mist
- sea glass
- unbleached linen
- celadon pottery
- dried eucalyptus
- chalky plaster walls
- sage candles
What it works for
It works as a calm wall color, a soft card background, or a neutral that is warmer than grey but quieter than sage.
What colors go with tidal mist?
Charcoal #36454fDeep charcoal gives this pale neutral the weight it lacks on its own.Mauve #e0b0ffDusty mauve adds warmth without breaking the color's faded mood.Walnut Brown #4c0400Dark walnut grounds the pale green and keeps it from feeling washed out.Dusty Blue #8093a4Two faded neighbors make a muted pair that feels misty and cool.Terracotta #e2725bWarm terracotta cuts through the cool grey-green with earthy contrast.Cream #fffdd0Layered creams and near-whites build a soft, low-contrast scheme.
Questions about Tidal Mist
What is the hex code for Tidal Mist?
Tidal Mist is #e5e9e1. In RGB that is rgb(229, 233, 225), in HSL hsl(90, 15%, 90%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 9%.
Why use Tidal Mist #e5e9e1 instead of white for UI backgrounds?
Tidal Mist acts as a sophisticated neutral that offers high readability for black text while avoiding the clinical, high-contrast harshness of pure white. It provides a more organic, grounded feel for modern minimalist interfaces that require warmth and spaciousness.
Is Tidal Mist readable on white or black?
Tidal Mist 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.