#E9E5E3 Hex Color
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Far from flat gray, the hex code #e9e5e3 reads as a pale, faded grey with a faint warm undertone. It works best as a dominant base in minimal interfaces and open layouts, where pure white would glare. Black text reaches about 16.8:1 contrast against it, so fine print and body copy stay readable. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a grounded, professional palette.
Questions about #e9e5e3
What is #e9e5e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9e5e3 is rgb(233, 229, 227), in HSL hsl(20, 12%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e9e5e3?
Deep teal and charcoal give #e9e5e3 the most contrast without harshness. For warmer palettes, try muted terracotta as an accent, since the grey's faint red undertone keeps the combination from turning sterile.
Is #e9e5e3 readable on white or black?
#e9e5e3 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.