#E6EBE5 Hex Color
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A pale, nearly colorless gray, #e6ebe5 has a high-lightness, low-saturation look with a faint green undertone. It creates an airy, clean base for minimalist interfaces, product layouts, and architectural palettes, though it can look washed out beside pure white. The hex code #e6ebe5 supports clear black body text with about a 17.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e6ebe5
What is #e6ebe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6ebe5 is rgb(230, 235, 229), in HSL hsl(110, 13%, 91%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 8%.
Does #e6ebe5 read as warm or cool?
The #e6ebe5 hex color reads as a cool, nearly neutral gray because its faint green undertone keeps it from feeling creamy or beige, while its high lightness preserves an airy appearance in most digital layouts.
What colors pair well with #e6ebe5?
The #e6ebe5 hex color works well with charcoal, muted sage, dusty blue, and warm wood tones, which add definition without overwhelming its pale, low-saturation base in interfaces, interiors, and product layouts alike.
Is #e6ebe5 readable on white or black?
#e6ebe5 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.37:1 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.