#E6EDF3 Hex Color

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#e6edf3 is a bleached, near-neutral blue that leans toward grey. Because of its extremely low chroma, it functions as a perfect, clean background for minimalist UI interfaces. It offers plenty of contrast for black text, ensuring excellent readability for body content. The hex code for this shade is #e6edf3. Use it in place of pure white when you want a cooler, more clinical aesthetic.

Questions about #e6edf3

What is #e6edf3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6edf3 is rgb(230, 237, 243), in HSL hsl(208, 35%, 93%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 5%.
How should I use #e6edf3 in a color palette?
Because #e6edf3 acts as a near-neutral, it works best as a primary background color paired with navy or charcoal for high readability. Its cool undertones also harmonize well with other soft pastels or muted earth tones to create a balanced, professional look.
Is #e6edf3 readable on white or black?
#e6edf3 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.77:1 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.