#E8E6E2 Hex Color
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Close to unbleached paper, this pale grey carries a faint warm undertone that keeps it from feeling clinical. The hex code #e8e6e2 works best as a dominant background in minimal interfaces, where pure white can read too harsh. Black text passes contrast easily at about 16.8:1. Pair it with deep navy or terracotta for balance.
Questions about #e8e6e2
What is #e8e6e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8e6e2 is rgb(232, 230, 226), in HSL hsl(40, 12%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e8e6e2?
Deep navy and terracotta both bring out its faint warm undertone. Charcoal text is a softer alternative to black when you want gentler contrast on this background.
Is #e8e6e2 readable on white or black?
#e8e6e2 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.84:1 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.