#E5F0EF Hex Color
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This extremely pale, cyan-tinted neutral feels clinical and airy. Because it is highly desaturated and light, #e5f0ef functions best as a spacious UI background or a subtle accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate greys for a high-contrast, clean look. Black text remains perfectly legible on this hex code, ensuring excellent accessibility for any minimalist design interface.
Questions about #e5f0ef
What is #e5f0ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5f0ef is rgb(229, 240, 239), in HSL hsl(175, 27%, 92%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #e5f0ef?
The most effective pairings for #e5f0ef involve high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or slate. These deep tones ground the airy, clinical feel of the color, preventing the overall design from looking washed out or indistinct.
Is #e5f0ef readable on white or black?
#e5f0ef has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.04:1 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.