#E9EEE1 Hex Color
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With its pale, low-saturation lime cast, #e9eee1 feels bleached, airy, and nearly gray. This hex code suits spacious backgrounds, minimalist interfaces, and nature-led branding where a gentle sense of growth matters. It can wash out beside pure white, so use charcoal or black for text; black reaches about 17.8:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #e9eee1
What is #e9eee1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9eee1 is rgb(233, 238, 225), in HSL hsl(83, 28%, 91%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 5%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e9eee1?
#e9eee1 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and warm terracotta because its pale, gray-lime base needs darker, earthier partners to gain definition without losing the restrained, natural character that makes it useful in spacious layouts. Use it as a dominant background and reserve darker tones for type, controls, or small accents.
Does #e9eee1 read warm or cool?
#e9eee1 reads as a neutral-to-cool pale lime, but its very low saturation softens the green cast and keeps it from feeling icy. Nearby cream or beige can make it appear warmer, while blue-gray pairings emphasize its cooler side.
Is #e9eee1 readable on white or black?
#e9eee1 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.78:1 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.