#E9EDED Hex Color
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#e9eded is a near-white, airy grey with distinct cool, blue-green undertones. Because it offers high readability for black text, it functions perfectly as a neutral background for clean user interfaces. This hex code works best when paired with deep charcoal or muted navy to prevent it from appearing washed out. Use it to provide structure in minimal designs without the harshness of pure white.
Questions about #e9eded
What is #e9eded in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9eded is rgb(233, 237, 237), in HSL hsl(180, 10%, 92%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 7%.
Does #e9eded work well for text-heavy user interfaces?
Why does #e9eded feel cool rather than warm?
#e9eded contains subtle blue and green undertones that push the grey away from neutral or warm territory, giving it an airy, refreshing quality. This makes it an ideal choice for digital environments where you want to evoke calmness, clarity, or a clinical, precise mood.
Is #e9eded readable on white or black?
#e9eded has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.80:1 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.