#E5EBF0 Hex Color
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#e5ebf0 is a near-white grey with faint blue undertones that reads as crisp and sterile. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it functions perfectly as a clean background for typography-heavy interfaces. Avoid using it alongside pure white, as it can appear slightly dingy by comparison. The hex code for this cool neutral is #e5ebf0.
Questions about #e5ebf0
What is #e5ebf0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ebf0 is rgb(229, 235, 240), in HSL hsl(207, 27%, 92%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 6%.
Does #e5ebf0 work well as a primary background color?
#e5ebf0 serves as an excellent, crisp background that enhances readability for black text without the harshness of pure white. It functions best in minimalist digital interfaces where a clean, sterile, and professional aesthetic is the primary design goal.
What colors pair effectively with #e5ebf0?
Pair #e5ebf0 with charcoal or deep navy text to maintain strong contrast and visual hierarchy. Because of its faint blue undertones, it also creates a harmonious, monochromatic scheme when layered with darker slate blues or cool-toned greys.
Is #e5ebf0 readable on white or black?
#e5ebf0 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.47:1 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.