#E7EBE0 Hex Color
A serene, desaturated lime for minimal designs
This pale, desaturated lime functions as a clean, neutral backdrop for minimal web design. Because it lacks intensity, it serves best as a large-scale background where white would feel too harsh. The hex code for this delicate shade is #e7ebe0. It offers excellent legibility for black body text, making it a functional choice for high-contrast, text-heavy interfaces.
Questions about #e7ebe0
What is #e7ebe0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7ebe0 is rgb(231, 235, 224), in HSL hsl(82, 22%, 90%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 5%, 8%.
How does #e7ebe0 compare to standard white backgrounds?
#e7ebe0 functions as a softer, more organic alternative to stark white, reducing eye strain in long-form reading environments. Because it is highly desaturated, it maintains a neutral appearance while adding just enough subtle warmth to keep interfaces from feeling sterile.
What colors pair well with #e7ebe0 for UI design?
Is #e7ebe0 readable on white or black?
#e7ebe0 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.35:1 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.