#E6E2E3 Hex Color
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With its very high lightness, low saturation, and slight pink undertone, #e6e2e3 is a delicate neutral grey. It works best as a dominant background for minimalist interfaces, typography, and product design, adding space without stark white. Black text reaches about 16.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #e6e2e3.
Questions about #e6e2e3
What is #e6e2e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e2e3 is rgb(230, 226, 227), in HSL hsl(345, 7%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 1%, 10%.
Which colors pair well with #e6e2e3?
#e6e2e3 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and dusty mauve, which preserve its quiet mood while adding readable contrast across calm interfaces, editorial layouts, and product mockups alike. Use darker accents for text and controls.
Is #e6e2e3 readable on white or black?
#e6e2e3 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.35:1 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.