#E9EEF0 Hex Color
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This bleached, near-colorless grey offers a pristine alternative to standard white. Because it sits at the extreme end of the light spectrum, #e9eef0 excels as a clean, expansive background for minimalist UI design. It provides enough contrast to support small, black typography comfortably. Use this hex code as a neutral base to anchor bolder brand elements without washing out your layout.
Questions about #e9eef0
What is #e9eef0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9eef0 is rgb(233, 238, 240), in HSL hsl(197, 19%, 93%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 6%.
How should #e9eef0 be used in UI design?
Use #e9eef0 as a neutral canvas to maintain breathing room in dense layouts while ensuring black text remains readable. It works effectively as an alternative to pure white when you need a slightly softer, less clinical aesthetic for backgrounds.
Does #e9eef0 work well with bold accent colors?
Is #e9eef0 readable on white or black?
#e9eef0 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.95:1 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.