#E9F9F9 Hex Color
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The hex code #e9f9f9 is a pale, low-saturation cyan with an almost grey finish. Its lightness creates a clean, airy mood suited to healthcare, technology, bridal, and minimalist layouts. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, since black reaches about 19.4:1 contrast and remains clear for small body copy.
Questions about #e9f9f9
What is #e9f9f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9f9f9 is rgb(233, 249, 249), in HSL hsl(180, 57%, 95%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #e9f9f9?
#e9f9f9 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which give its very light cyan base stronger definition without losing its clean, airy character. Use darker pairings for text, controls, and headlines.
Is #e9f9f9 readable on white or black?
#e9f9f9 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.38:1 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.