#E5ECF9 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue leans heavily into grey, offering a neutral foundation for minimalist interfaces. Because #e5ecf9 provides excellent contrast against black text, it functions best as a spacious background in data-heavy finance or healthcare applications. While it can look washed out next to pure white, this hex code excels when paired with deeper slate greys or navy accents to maintain visual structure.
Questions about #e5ecf9
What is #e5ecf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ecf9 is rgb(229, 236, 249), in HSL hsl(219, 62%, 94%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 2%.
Does #e5ecf9 work well for interface backgrounds?
#e5ecf9 functions exceptionally well as a background color in data-heavy applications because its subtle, grey-leaning blue prevents visual fatigue. It maintains excellent readability when paired with high-contrast, dark charcoal or deep navy text for a professional, clean aesthetic.
Why does #e5ecf9 look washed out next to pure white?
Because #e5ecf9 is very light and desaturated, placing it directly against pure white causes it to lose definition, making the color appear almost invisible or muddy. To fix this, use slightly deeper grey borders or stronger accent colors to anchor the design.
Is #e5ecf9 readable on white or black?
#e5ecf9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.69:1 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.