#E7E7E6 Hex Color
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Ambience White is an exceptionally pale, desaturated grey that sits just off-white. Due to its extreme lightness, this color works best as a soft, neutral UI background that avoids the harshness of pure white. The hex code for this shade is #e7e7e6. It maintains high readability with black text at a 17.0:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for professional interfaces that require architectural restraint.
Questions about Ambience White
What is the hex code for Ambience White?
Ambience White is #e7e7e6. In RGB that is rgb(231, 231, 230), in HSL hsl(60, 2%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 9%.
Is #e7e7e6 safe to use for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #e7e7e6 offers excellent accessibility when paired with dark text, achieving a high contrast ratio of 17.0:1. This makes it an ideal choice for professional web interfaces that prioritize readability and a clean, unobtrusive look over stark, high-contrast pure white backgrounds.
What design style works best with Ambience White?
This color thrives in minimalist or architectural design systems where you need to soften the harshness of a digital layout. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy typography to maintain a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that feels intentional rather than simply blank or empty.
Is Ambience White readable on white or black?
Ambience White has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.97:1 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.