#E7EBE9 Hex Color
Airy grey with a green whisper
With its very light value and low saturation, #e7ebe9 is a faded neutral grey with a faint green undertone. The hex code works well as a dominant UI or architectural background, giving layouts an airy, clean finish without stark white. Pair it with charcoal typography for clear readability, since black text reaches about 17.5:1 contrast. Its subtle tone can wash out beside white.
Questions about #e7ebe9
What is #e7ebe9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7ebe9 is rgb(231, 235, 233), in HSL hsl(150, 9%, 91%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #e7ebe9?
Pair #e7ebe9 with charcoal or navy text for strong contrast, then add sage or muted blue accents for a restrained palette that preserves its airy, slightly green character in interfaces and interiors.
Is #e7ebe9 readable on white or black?
#e7ebe9 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.45:1 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.