#E5EBEF Hex Color
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#e5ebef is a pale, low-saturation blue-grey with a cool, bleached finish. The hex code feels clean and airy without the starkness of pure white, making it a reliable base for interfaces, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography; black text reaches about 17.5:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #e5ebef
What is #e5ebef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ebef is rgb(229, 235, 239), in HSL hsl(204, 24%, 92%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #e5ebef?
Does #e5ebef read as warm or cool?
#e5ebef reads as cool because its very light, low-saturation base carries a subtle blue undertone rather than yellow or red warmth, giving white space a clean, slightly crisp feel without a strong blue appearance. Warm wood, cream, or terracotta accents can soften it.
Is #e5ebef readable on white or black?
#e5ebef has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.46:1 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.