#E8E6E5 Hex Color
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Not quite white and not quite grey, #e8e6e5 sits just off-white with a faint warm undertone. Its near-colorless lightness makes it a strong dominant base in minimal layouts and interfaces, where pure white would feel harsh. Black text hits about 16.9:1 contrast against it, so fine print stays crisp. Next to true white it can look washed out, so keep darker tones nearby.
Questions about #e8e6e5
What is #e8e6e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8e6e5 is rgb(232, 230, 229), in HSL hsl(20, 6%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8e6e5?
Is #e8e6e5 readable on white or black?
#e8e6e5 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.88:1 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.