#E9ECEF Hex Color
A clean and airy light neutral
This near-white grey acts as a clean, bleached neutral that provides an airy backdrop for minimal interfaces. Because it lacks intensity, it serves best as a dominant UI background. Be careful using it alongside pure white, as it can appear washed out. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, boasting a 17.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #e9ecef.
Questions about #e9ecef
What is #e9ecef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9ecef is rgb(233, 236, 239), in HSL hsl(210, 16%, 93%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 6%.
How does #e9ecef behave when placed next to pure white?
Placing #e9ecef adjacent to pure white can make the grey appear slightly dingy or washed out due to the subtle difference in luminance. Designers often avoid direct borders between them, opting instead for a charcoal border to define the shape.
Is #e9ecef readable on white or black?
#e9ecef has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.70:1 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.