#E7F8F9 Hex Color
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This pale, glistening cyan reads as a neutral because of its high lightness and low saturation. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for clean UI backgrounds or spacious minimalist designs. The hex code for this airy shade is #e7f8f9. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast look that feels professional and intentional.
Questions about #e7f8f9
What is #e7f8f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7f8f9 is rgb(231, 248, 249), in HSL hsl(183, 60%, 94%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 0%, 2%.
Does #e7f8f9 work well for website text?
#e7f8f9 is too light for main body text, but it performs beautifully as a clean background for high-contrast dark text. To ensure good accessibility, pair it with charcoal or deep navy typography for better readability.
What mood does #e7f8f9 convey in design?
This shade conveys a sense of airy calm, professional clarity, and spacious minimalism. Because it has such low saturation, it functions as a refreshing, modern alternative to standard whites, providing depth without feeling overly colorful or busy.
Is #e7f8f9 readable on white or black?
#e7f8f9 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.19:1 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.