#E6FFFF Hex Color
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Luminous and near-white, #e6ffff carries a faint, cooling cyan undertone that leans slightly grey. This hex code works best as a clean, minimal UI background where you need space without the harshness of pure white. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for readability, as its extreme lightness allows black text to pop with excellent contrast. Avoid using this shade for small, fine lines.
Questions about #e6ffff
What is #e6ffff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6ffff is rgb(230, 255, 255), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 0%, 0%.
How should I use #e6ffff in a user interface?
#e6ffff works best as a subtle background color for web applications that need to feel expansive without the harshness of a standard white page. Because it is so light, pair it with charcoal or deep slate text to ensure your content maintains high readability.
Is #e6ffff suitable for small text or fine details?
Avoid using #e6ffff for thin lines or small typography, as the extreme lightness of the color causes it to wash out against white or light gray surfaces. It functions significantly better as a spacious background field or a soft fill for large UI containers.
Is #e6ffff readable on white or black?
#e6ffff has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.11:1 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.