#E9E7E4 Hex Color
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Soft and highly muted, #e9e7e4 is a pale grey with a faint warm beige undertone. Its lightness creates an airy, clean feel for minimalist interfaces, product pages, and architectural layouts. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly legible, with about a 17:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #e9e7e4.
Questions about #e9e7e4
What is #e9e7e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9e7e4 is rgb(233, 231, 228), in HSL hsl(36, 10%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 9%.
Does #e9e7e4 read as warm or cool?
#e9e7e4 reads as a warm neutral because its pale gray base carries a faint beige undertone. That warmth keeps minimalist layouts from feeling stark, while its high lightness preserves an airy, understated appearance.
What colors pair well with #e9e7e4?
Is #e9e7e4 readable on white or black?
#e9e7e4 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.01:1 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.