#E8E5E0 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey brings an airy neutrality to minimal UI designs and typography. Because of its high lightness, it pairs effectively with black text, which offers excellent readability at 16.7:1 contrast. Use the hex code #e8e5e0 as a base background when stark white feels too sterile or harsh, though be careful as it can wash out against pure white elements.
Questions about #e8e5e0
What is #e8e5e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8e5e0 is rgb(232, 229, 224), in HSL hsl(38, 15%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #e8e5e0 have cool or warm undertones?
#e8e5e0 is a balanced, neutral grey that avoids strong shifts toward warm or cool temperatures. This neutrality makes it a versatile chameleon in design systems, allowing it to adapt effortlessly to surrounding vibrant accent colors without clashing or competing for attention.
Is #e8e5e0 readable on white or black?
#e8e5e0 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.71:1 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.