#E5F0FA Hex Color
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Almost gray, this very light blue has low saturation and a cool, airy finish. Its restrained tone suggests reliability and control, making it a strong dominant background for healthcare, finance, and security interfaces. Black text remains highly legible on #e5f0fa, while navy or slate accents add definition. The hex code for this shade is #e5f0fa.
Questions about #e5f0fa
What is #e5f0fa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5f0fa is rgb(229, 240, 250), in HSL hsl(209, 68%, 94%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 2%.
Which colors pair well with #e5f0fa?
Navy, slate, and muted blue accents pair well with #e5f0fa, adding definition while preserving its cool, airy character; darker tones work especially well for headings, buttons, borders, and icons against the pale background.
Is #e5f0fa a warm or cool color?
#e5f0fa reads as a cool, low-saturation blue because its blue component is strongest and its pale value keeps the hue close to gray. Its restrained appearance suits calm, orderly interfaces more than warm, energetic visual themes.
Is #e5f0fa readable on white or black?
#e5f0fa has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.17:1 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.