#E6F0F5 Hex Color
A cool and airy bleached blue
This pale, bleached blue carries a cool, airy neutrality that works well as a background for minimalist interfaces. Because it is so light, black text remains highly legible against it. The hex code for this shade is #e6f0f5. It excels in professional sectors like healthcare or finance where cleanliness is paramount, though it can look washed out if placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #e6f0f5
What is #e6f0f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6f0f5 is rgb(230, 240, 245), in HSL hsl(200, 43%, 93%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 4%.
What design applications suit the light blue #e6f0f5?
#e6f0f5 is ideal for backgrounds in professional sectors like healthcare and finance where clarity and cleanliness are the primary goals. Because it sits so close to white, it provides a subtle, refreshing alternative that prevents the starkness of a pure white page.
Is #e6f0f5 readable on white or black?
#e6f0f5 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.14:1 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.