#E9EEE7 Hex Color
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#e9eee7 is an extremely pale, desaturated green that leans toward a neutral grey. It provides excellent legibility for black body text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI backgrounds. Because it is so light, pair this shade with deep charcoals or navy blues to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this color is #e9eee7.
Questions about #e9eee7
What is #e9eee7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9eee7 is rgb(233, 238, 231), in HSL hsl(103, 17%, 92%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 7%.
How should I use #e9eee7 in a UI design?
Does #e9eee7 look more green or grey?
#e9eee7 sits right on the threshold, appearing as a neutral, cool-toned grey with just a faint green undertone. In bright, natural lighting, the green quality becomes more apparent, while in darker environments, it tends to blend into a soft, sophisticated neutral grey.
Is #e9eee7 readable on white or black?
#e9eee7 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.84:1 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.