#E6E9E8 Hex Color
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Extremely light grey borders on bleached white, offering a clean, professional finish. Designers often select #e6e9e8 for UI backgrounds because black text remains highly legible against it. The hex code is #e6e9e8. While this neutral shade provides a stable foundation for minimal layouts, avoid placing it directly next to pure white as it can appear slightly washed out or muddy.
Questions about #e6e9e8
What is #e6e9e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e9e8 is rgb(230, 233, 232), in HSL hsl(160, 6%, 91%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 9%.
Does #e6e9e8 work well as a background for black text?
Yes, #e6e9e8 serves as an excellent UI background because it offers enough contrast for standard black or dark grey text to remain highly readable. It creates a professional, soft-contrast look that feels significantly lighter and more approachable than a stark white background.
Why does #e6e9e8 look muddy when placed against pure white?
When #e6e9e8 is placed directly against pure white, the subtle grey tones can appear slightly dirty or washed out due to the lack of sufficient contrast. To avoid this, use a stronger border color like charcoal or introduce a larger buffer of space to separate the two shades.
Is #e6e9e8 readable on white or black?
#e6e9e8 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.18:1 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.