#E5ECEC Hex Color
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Light and highly muted, #e5ecec is a pale gray with a faint cool green undertone. Its bleached, airy quality suits clean interfaces, open layouts, and architectural palettes. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography, since black text reaches about 17.5:1 contrast. The hex code #e5ecec supports restrained, professional designs without white’s starkness.
Questions about #e5ecec
What is #e5ecec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ecec is rgb(229, 236, 236), in HSL hsl(180, 16%, 91%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e5ecec?
#e5ecec pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted sage, which reinforce its cool, restrained character; warmer terracotta or burgundy accents can add contrast without making the pale gray feel harsh. Use them sparingly in details or buttons.
Does #e5ecec look warm or cool?
#e5ecec reads as cool because its pale gray base carries a subtle green undertone, giving it a clean, airy feel rather than the creamy warmth associated with beige or yellow-tinted neutrals.
Is #e5ecec readable on white or black?
#e5ecec has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.54:1 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.