#E7E2DE Hex Color
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Soft grey backgrounds, minimal interfaces, and airy architecture are where #e7e2de feels at home. This pale grey carries a faint warm undertone, so it reads calmer than pure white while staying light and neutral. Its hex code sits high in lightness with low saturation, which makes it a dependable base for typography and whitespace. Black text on it hits about 16.3:1 contrast, easily clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #e7e2de
What is #e7e2de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7e2de is rgb(231, 226, 222), in HSL hsl(27, 16%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e7e2de read warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm. The red and green channels edge out blue, giving this grey a faint beige cast that softens the sterility of cooler greys like #e5e7eb.
What colors pair well with #e7e2de?
Deep slate blue and charcoal both sit well against it, keeping the palette calm and grounded. For contrast with warmth, try muted terracotta accents at a 10 percent ratio.
Is #e7e2de readable on white or black?
#e7e2de has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.33:1 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.