#E6E7E8 Hex Color
A crisp and airy neutral grey
This extremely light grey functions as a highly neutral base for clean, modern interfaces. Because it sits so close to white, it provides just enough separation to define layouts without overwhelming the content. Pair #e6e7e8 with bold black typography to ensure excellent legibility. As a professional background, this hex code excels in minimal designs where white feels too stark or clinical.
Questions about #e6e7e8
What is #e6e7e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e7e8 is rgb(230, 231, 232), in HSL hsl(210, 4%, 91%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 9%.
Is #e6e7e8 suitable for website backgrounds?
Yes, #e6e7e8 acts as a sophisticated, soft alternative to pure white. It provides just enough contrast to define card layouts and interface elements, effectively reducing eye strain while keeping your design feeling open, clean, and highly professional.
What colors pair well with #e6e7e8?
Is #e6e7e8 readable on white or black?
#e6e7e8 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.96:1 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.