#E9F3FF Hex Color
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#e9f3ff is a pale, near-white blue with a faint cool cast, so light it can read almost gray. Use it as a base layer for UI backgrounds or dashboards; it feels cleaner than plain white without stealing attention. Black text on it reaches about 18.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text. Pair it with slate or deep teal to keep the palette grounded.
Questions about #e9f3ff
What is #e9f3ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9f3ff is rgb(233, 243, 255), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 9%, 5%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #e9f3ff?
Slate and deep teal give #e9f3ff structure for finance, tech, or healthcare layouts. A warm accent like burnt orange keeps the palette from turning cold and clinical.
Is #e9f3ff readable on white or black?
#e9f3ff has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.72:1 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.