#E7E5EB Hex Color
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This bleached, near-white grey offers an airy, delicate foundation for minimal design. Because it lacks strong chroma, #e7e5eb functions best as a neutral background that lets bolder typography or photography stand out. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep navy accents. Since black text provides a high contrast ratio against this shade, it is a safe, readable choice for clean interface design.
Questions about #e7e5eb
What is #e7e5eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7e5eb is rgb(231, 229, 235), in HSL hsl(260, 13%, 91%) and in CMYK 2%, 3%, 0%, 8%.
Does #e7e5eb work well as a primary background color?
#e7e5eb excels as a background because it provides enough structure to define content areas without distracting the eye. It is effectively a softer alternative to pure white, reducing screen glare while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic for user interfaces.
Which accent colors pair best with #e7e5eb?
Is #e7e5eb readable on white or black?
#e7e5eb has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.80:1 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.