#E5EAE6 Hex Color
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Distant Cloud is a pale, bleached grey with a delicate and airy quality. Because this shade sits high in lightness, black text provides sharp contrast for excellent readability. The hex code #e5eae6 serves as a clean UI background when pure white feels too harsh. Pair it with deep charcoal accents to create a sophisticated, balanced look in minimal design.
Questions about Distant Cloud
What is the hex code for Distant Cloud?
Distant Cloud is #e5eae6. In RGB that is rgb(229, 234, 230), in HSL hsl(132, 11%, 91%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 2%, 8%.
Why choose #e5eae6 instead of pure white for web backgrounds?
Distant Cloud serves as a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure white for web interfaces. It reduces screen glare while maintaining high readability for text, making it an excellent choice for modern, minimal user interface design.
Which accent colors work best with Distant Cloud?
Is Distant Cloud readable on white or black?
Distant Cloud has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.24:1 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.