#E9F4E0 Hex Color
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#e9f4e0 is a pale, luminous tint that carries the lightest trace of lime. Because of its extremely low chroma, it functions best as a quiet, airy background for clean UI design. Use it instead of plain white when you need a touch of natural warmth that remains readable with black text. The hex code #e9f4e0 pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal to anchor its fragility.
Questions about #e9f4e0
What is #e9f4e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9f4e0 is rgb(233, 244, 224), in HSL hsl(93, 48%, 92%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 8%, 4%.
How should I use #e9f4e0 in my web design?
#e9f4e0 functions best as a neutral background that feels more natural than standard white. Because it has such low chroma, it remains highly readable with charcoal or deep neutral text, making it perfect for wellness or eco-conscious interfaces.
Does #e9f4e0 read as warm or cool?
#e9f4e0 reads distinctly warm due to its subtle lime undertone. While many light greens feel sterile or cold, the yellow-leaning base of this shade adds a gentle, organic feeling that keeps layouts from appearing too clinical or harsh.
Is #e9f4e0 readable on white or black?
#e9f4e0 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.48:1 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.