#E6E3E6 Hex Color
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#e6e3e6 acts as an exceptionally pale, neutral grey that feels airy and clean. Because it sits so close to white, it provides excellent contrast for black typography and fine UI details. Avoid using it as a large, flat background near pure white, as it can appear washed out. Instead, rely on the hex code #e6e3e6 as a sophisticated base for minimalist layouts that need subtle structure without visual weight.
Questions about #e6e3e6
What is #e6e3e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e3e6 is rgb(230, 227, 230), in HSL hsl(300, 6%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What is the best way to use #e6e3e6 in UI design?
Use #e6e3e6 as a subtle base color for UI backgrounds where you want to avoid the starkness of pure white while maintaining high contrast. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or dark text for a sophisticated, modern look.
Is #e6e3e6 readable on white or black?
#e6e3e6 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.49:1 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.