#E8F0F9 Hex Color
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A very light, muted blue with gray undertones, #e8f0f9 feels orderly, dependable, and calm rather than vivid. It works well as a supporting background for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces, especially with dark navy or charcoal text. The hex code #e8f0f9 provides about 18.3:1 contrast with black, exceeding WCAG AA requirements for body copy.
Questions about #e8f0f9
What is #e8f0f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8f0f9 is rgb(232, 240, 249), in HSL hsl(212, 59%, 94%) and in CMYK 7%, 4%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #e8f0f9?
Does #e8f0f9 read as a warm or cool color?
#e8f0f9 reads as a cool, very light blue because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while its low saturation and gray undertones keep the appearance restrained instead of icy or vivid. It suits clean, orderly interfaces and soft background areas.
Is #e8f0f9 readable on white or black?
#e8f0f9 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.26:1 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.