#E7E1E2 Hex Color

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#e7e1e2 is a whisper of neutral grey with very low chroma. Because it sits so close to white, it provides a stable, clean base for minimalist interfaces. This color excels as a large-scale background where you need softness without losing readability. It offers high contrast for black text, boasting a 16.3:1 ratio. The hex code for this delicate shade is #e7e1e2.

Questions about #e7e1e2

What is #e7e1e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7e1e2 is rgb(231, 225, 226), in HSL hsl(350, 11%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 2%, 9%.
What makes #e7e1e2 a good choice for interface design?
The color #e7e1e2 offers a highly readable 16.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, ensuring content remains accessible while maintaining an airy, modern aesthetic. It functions as a stable, unobtrusive base for clean, minimalist user interfaces.
Which colors pair well with #e7e1e2?
Due to its neutrality, #e7e1e2 acts as a versatile anchor for bolder accents. It looks particularly sophisticated when paired with charcoal for high-contrast typography or navy to introduce a calm, professional depth without feeling too cold.
Is #e7e1e2 readable on white or black?
#e7e1e2 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.26:1 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.