#E7EBED Hex Color
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#e7ebed is a bleached, airy grey that functions as a sophisticated neutral base for modern UI and minimalist design. Because it sits so close to white, it provides just enough separation to prevent layouts from feeling washed out. This hex code pairs beautifully with deep charcoal typography, ensuring excellent readability while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic for wide open spaces.
Questions about #e7ebed
What is #e7ebed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7ebed is rgb(231, 235, 237), in HSL hsl(200, 14%, 92%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #e7ebed?
#e7ebed works best as a background color when paired with deep charcoal or near-black typography to ensure high readability. Because of its subtle, near-white tone, it creates a gentle, low-contrast background that prevents eye strain without appearing washed out.
Does #e7ebed read as warm or cool?
#e7ebed typically reads as a cool, neutral grey due to its slight blue undertones that mimic daylight. This makes it an excellent choice for clean, minimalist interfaces that require a professional, sterile, and airy aesthetic.
Is #e7ebed readable on white or black?
#e7ebed has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.50:1 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.