#E5F0F6 Hex Color
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Morning fog with a faint blue cast comes close to pale blue. The hex code #e5f0f6 is so light it nearly reads gray, which makes it a dependable base for dashboards, finance apps, and healthcare layouts. Charcoal text sits on it at about 18:1 contrast. It can wash out beside pure white, so keep a border or darker tone nearby.
Questions about #e5f0f6
What is #e5f0f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5f0f6 is rgb(229, 240, 246), in HSL hsl(201, 49%, 93%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #e5f0f6?
Slate gray, navy, and muted teal all sit comfortably beside #e5f0f6, since they share its cool base. For warmth, a soft terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling sterile.
Is #e5f0f6 readable on white or black?
#e5f0f6 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.12:1 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.