#E9EDEB Hex Color
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With its very light value and low saturation, #e9edeb is a pale gray with a faint green undertone. The hex code #e9edeb works well as a dominant UI or architecture background, giving layouts a clean, airy feel. Black text remains highly legible on it, while white can make the shade nearly disappear.
Questions about #e9edeb
What is #e9edeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9edeb is rgb(233, 237, 235), in HSL hsl(150, 10%, 92%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e9edeb?
The pale gray-green #e9edeb pairs well with charcoal text and muted green or earthy accents, adding definition and warmth without overwhelming its light, airy base in a balanced interface palette.
Is #e9edeb warm or cool?
#e9edeb reads as a cool, pale gray because its faint green undertone shifts it away from warm beige. Its low saturation keeps the effect soft rather than icy, making it useful for calm interfaces, modern interiors, and airy layouts.
Is #e9edeb readable on white or black?
#e9edeb has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.77:1 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.