#E9EAEC Hex Color
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#e9eaec is a pale, bleached grey that prioritizes airiness and neutrality. It functions best as a supporting background rather than a focal point, as its extreme lightness can wash out when placed directly next to pure white. Pair it with high-contrast, dark typography for readable interfaces, as the strong contrast ensures clarity. The hex code for this delicate neutral is #e9eaec.
Questions about #e9eaec
What is #e9eaec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9eaec is rgb(233, 234, 236), in HSL hsl(220, 7%, 92%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 7%.
Is #e9eaec readable on white or black?
#e9eaec has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.44:1 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.