#E5F0FF Hex Color
Luminous blue with professional grey undertones
This near-white, luminous blue carries a distinct grey undertone that feels professional and steady. As a hex code, #e5f0ff excels as a background color for financial or technical interfaces where clean readability is required. It pairs beautifully with charcoal text, offering high contrast without the harshness of pure white. Use it as a dominant base to establish a sense of modern security in your design system.
Questions about #e5f0ff
What is #e5f0ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5f0ff is rgb(229, 240, 255), in HSL hsl(215, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 0%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #e5f0ff in UI design?
#e5f0ff works perfectly as a background for financial dashboards or data-heavy interfaces where you need a subtle, high-contrast base. It provides a clean, professional alternative to pure white, allowing text in charcoal or dark navy to remain readable without straining the user’s eyes.
Is #e5f0ff considered a warm or cool color?
#e5f0ff is definitively a cool-toned color due to its clear blue base and grey neutralizers. Because it lacks yellow or red pigments, it communicates a sense of logic, technology, and detached security, making it a staple for corporate and B2B software branding.
Is #e5f0ff readable on white or black?
#e5f0ff has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.23:1 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.