Foggy Day
Soft, bleached neutral for minimal design
Foggy Day is an exceptionally pale yellow with strong grey undertones, creating a bleached, airy effect. Because it offers such high contrast, black typography remains readable against this background. This makes #e7e3db a solid choice for minimalist web layouts where you need a neutral base that feels softer than pure white. Use it as a clean primary canvas to let bolder colors stand out.
Questions about Foggy Day
What is the hex code for Foggy Day?
Foggy Day is #e7e3db. In RGB that is rgb(231, 227, 219), in HSL hsl(40, 20%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 5%, 9%.
Why is Foggy Day #e7e3db ideal for web typography?
Foggy Day serves as an excellent neutral background because its strong grey undertones effectively soften the intensity of a pure white page. It creates sufficient contrast against dark text, ensuring that your content remains legible and professional for long-form reading layouts.
What colors pair well with Foggy Day #e7e3db?
Is Foggy Day readable on white or black?
Foggy Day has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.40:1 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.