#E9EBE4 Hex Color
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Pale and nearly colorless, this grey carries a faint green undertone that keeps it from feeling sterile. Its hex code is #e9ebe4. The shade works best as a dominant background in minimal layouts and interfaces, where its lightness reads as open space. Black text sits at about 17.5:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so anchor it with darker tones.
Questions about #e9ebe4
What is #e9ebe4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9ebe4 is rgb(233, 235, 228), in HSL hsl(77, 15%, 91%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 3%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #e9ebe4?
Deep greens, charcoal, and muted terracotta sit well against #e9ebe4 without fighting its subtlety. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they blend together and lose definition.
Is #e9ebe4 warm or cool?
#e9ebe4 leans cool, thanks to a green undertone in its grey base, though the effect is subtle. Beside warmer off-whites it reads crisp, and next to cooler tones it nearly disappears.
Is #e9ebe4 readable on white or black?
#e9ebe4 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.46:1 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.