Just About White
A gentle, airy neutral for minimalist design
#e8e8e0 acts as a pale, neutral off-white with delicate yellow and grey undertones. It functions best as a soft, airy background that replaces sterile white without straining the eyes. Because of its excellent contrast with black text, this shade is ideal for readable UI designs that require a gentle, minimalist base. The hex code for this color is #e8e8e0.
Questions about Just About White
What is the hex code for Just About White?
Just About White is #e8e8e0. In RGB that is rgb(232, 232, 224), in HSL hsl(60, 15%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why use #e8e8e0 instead of pure white in user interfaces?
Pure white often creates too much contrast, which can cause eye strain during long reading sessions. #e8e8e0 provides a subtle, calming background that keeps text legible while offering a softer, more sophisticated look for web and mobile interfaces.
Which colors pair best with the #e8e8e0 neutral base?
Is Just About White readable on white or black?
Just About White has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.05:1 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.