#E5EFEF Hex Color
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#e5efef is a bleached, pale cyan with strong grey undertones. Because it sits so close to white, this shade functions best as an airy background that replaces sterile, plain white in modern UI design. It supports high-contrast black text without issue, making it a reliable choice for long-form reading interfaces. The hex code for this neutral, refreshing color is #e5efef.
Questions about #e5efef
What is #e5efef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5efef is rgb(229, 239, 239), in HSL hsl(180, 24%, 92%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 0%, 6%.
How does #e5efef perform as a background color?
#e5efef works exceptionally well as a background because it provides a softer, less jarring experience than stark white. It maintains excellent readability with high-contrast text like charcoal or dark navy while reducing eye strain during long-form reading sessions.
Is #e5efef considered a warm or cool color?
#e5efef is distinctly cool due to its cyan base and dominant grey undertones. It brings a crisp, refreshing quality to digital interfaces, making it ideal for wellness, medical, or minimalist branding projects that require a sense of clinical cleanliness and calm.
Is #e5efef readable on white or black?
#e5efef has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.92:1 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.