#E7E6E4 Hex Color
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#e7e6e4 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint warm cast, giving layouts a bleached, clean, airy feel. The hex code #e7e6e4 works well as a dominant background for minimal interfaces, product pages, and architecture. Black text reaches about 16.8:1 contrast, while white can make the shade look washed out.
Questions about #e7e6e4
What is #e7e6e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7e6e4 is rgb(231, 230, 228), in HSL hsl(40, 6%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e7e6e4 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a near-neutral, slightly warm grey because its red and green values sit just above its blue value, though surrounding colors can shift that impression in different lighting and interface contexts. Its very low saturation keeps the warmth subtle rather than creamy or yellow.
What colors pair well with #e7e6e4?
#e7e6e4 pairs best with near-black neutrals, muted blue, or dusty green, which give its pale surface enough visual weight without making the palette feel harsh in editorial, interface, or product layouts. Use it as the dominant 60% base, then add a darker accent for headings, borders, or key controls.
Is #e7e6e4 readable on white or black?
#e7e6e4 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.83:1 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.