#E9E9E9 Hex Color
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#e9e9e9 is a pale, bleached grey that reads as nearly colorless. Because it sits very close to pure white, use it as a subtle interface background to avoid a washed-out appearance. It offers high contrast for black typography, easily satisfying accessibility standards for small body text. The hex code for this neutral tone is #e9e9e9.
Questions about #e9e9e9
What is #e9e9e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9e9e9 is rgb(233, 233, 233), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 9%.
Is #e9e9e9 suitable for large backgrounds?
#e9e9e9 functions as an excellent neutral background because it avoids the harshness of pure white while maintaining a clean aesthetic. It provides enough separation from dark elements to remain legible without tiring the eye during extended reading periods.
Is #e9e9e9 readable on white or black?
#e9e9e9 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.29:1 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.