#E6E9F6 Hex Color
A serene and whisper-light pale indigo
This pale, desaturated indigo sits on the edge of neutral grey. Because it is so light, the hex code #e6e9f6 functions best as a subtle background shade rather than a dominant color. It pairs cleanly with dark charcoal text to ensure excellent readability. Designers use this hue for modern, structured web interfaces where pure white feels too harsh or clinical.
Questions about #e6e9f6
What is #e6e9f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e9f6 is rgb(230, 233, 246), in HSL hsl(229, 47%, 93%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 4%.
Where should I use #e6e9f6 in web design?
#e6e9f6 works effectively as a subtle background color for interfaces needing a clean, modern aesthetic without the harshness of sterile white. It provides enough depth to define sections or cards while maintaining high readability when paired with deep charcoal or dark navy text.
Is #e6e9f6 considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the cool end of the spectrum because its primary undertones are derived from indigo and soft blue. Because it is so highly desaturated, it feels neutral and professional, making it versatile enough to ground brighter accent colors without clashing.
Is #e6e9f6 readable on white or black?
#e6e9f6 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.35:1 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.