#E9EAE6 Hex Color
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#e9eae6 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint green undertone, giving it a bleached, airy finish. Its delicate neutrality suits minimalist backgrounds, product interfaces, architecture, and open layouts. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography, since black text reads clearly at about 17.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #e9eae6.
Questions about #e9eae6
What is #e9eae6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9eae6 is rgb(233, 234, 230), in HSL hsl(75, 9%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #e9eae6?
#e9eae6 pairs well with charcoal text, muted sage, warm wood tones, and soft beige, creating balanced palettes without overpowering its pale green-gray base. Use darker accents for definition and warmer neutrals to soften its cool, airy appearance.
Is #e9eae6 readable on white or black?
#e9eae6 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.37:1 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.