#E9EDF0 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey acts as an airy, near-neutral base for interface design. It sits slightly cooler than standard white, making it effective for UI backgrounds that need to feel less sharp. Because it maintains a 17.8:1 contrast ratio with black text, small body copy remains perfectly readable. The hex code for this subtle, professional tone is #e9edf0.
Questions about #e9edf0
What is #e9edf0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9edf0 is rgb(233, 237, 240), in HSL hsl(206, 19%, 93%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 6%.
When should I use #e9edf0 instead of pure white?
Use #e9edf0 when you need to reduce screen glare or soften the interface without losing legibility. Its slightly cool undertone creates a gentle, professional separation between content areas, making it ideal for background panels, cards, or secondary UI surfaces.
Is #e9edf0 readable on white or black?
#e9edf0 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.83:1 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.