#E7EFFB Hex Color
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Cotton Boll is a pale, desaturated blue with a distinct grey undertone. Because it is highly legible with black text, it functions as an excellent, softer alternative to pure white for UI backgrounds or large editorial spaces. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or navy to ground its airy quality. The hex code for Cotton Boll is #e7effb.
Questions about Cotton Boll
What is the hex code for Cotton Boll?
Cotton Boll is #e7effb. In RGB that is rgb(231, 239, 251), in HSL hsl(216, 71%, 95%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 2%.
Where does Cotton Boll #e7effb work best in web design?
Cotton Boll works exceptionally well as a background color for editorial spaces or landing pages where you need a neutral base that is softer than pure white. It pairs beautifully with dark charcoal text to create a high-legibility, sophisticated, and calming reading experience.
Is #e7effb a warm or cool color?
Cotton Boll is distinctly a cool-toned shade, sitting firmly in the light blue spectrum. Its inherent grey undertone prevents it from feeling too vibrant or childish, giving it a muted, professional quality that mimics the calming atmosphere of an overcast sky.
Is Cotton Boll readable on white or black?
Cotton Boll has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.13:1 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.