#E5EAF0 Hex Color
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#e5eaf0 is a pale, cool-leaning grey with a faint blue cast and very low saturation. Its lightness creates an airy, bleached feel suited to interface backgrounds, open layouts, and restrained product design. The hex code #e5eaf0 works best as a dominant base with dark text, since white can make it look washed out.
Questions about #e5eaf0
What is #e5eaf0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5eaf0 is rgb(229, 234, 240), in HSL hsl(213, 27%, 92%) and in CMYK 5%, 3%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #e5eaf0?
#e5eaf0 pairs well with charcoal text, navy accents, and muted burgundy because its pale blue-grey base gives darker colors room to stand out while keeping layouts crisp, restrained, and legible. Use it as a dominant background rather than a small accent.
Is #e5eaf0 readable on white or black?
#e5eaf0 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.35:1 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.