#E8E7E2 Hex Color
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Not quite white and far from sterile, this pale grey carries a faint warm undertone that keeps it from reading cold. The hex code #e8e7e2 works best as a dominant base in minimal interfaces and print layouts, where it softens large empty areas. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 17:1 contrast, so body copy stays crisp. Try it with deep olive or faded terracotta accents.
Questions about #e8e7e2
What is #e8e7e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8e7e2 is rgb(232, 231, 226), in HSL hsl(50, 12%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #e8e7e2 warm or cool?
#e8e7e2 reads warm, because its green and red channels sit slightly above blue, giving it a faint yellow-beige undertone. It feels softer than a pure neutral grey, closer to off-white plaster than steel.
What colors pair well with #e8e7e2?
#e8e7e2 pairs well with deep olive, faded terracotta, and charcoal, which give it just enough contrast without breaking its calm. Cool colors like slate blue can make it look slightly yellow, so test combinations before committing.
Is #e8e7e2 readable on white or black?
#e8e7e2 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.95:1 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.