#EBE4E0 Hex Color
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#ebe4e0 is a pale, warm grey with faint beige undertones and a soft, bleached finish. Its low saturation creates an airy, restrained mood suited to backgrounds, minimal interfaces, and product design. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography, since black text reaches about 16.7:1 contrast. The hex code #ebe4e0 can look washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #ebe4e0
What is #ebe4e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebe4e0 is rgb(235, 228, 224), in HSL hsl(22, 22%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebe4e0?
#ebe4e0 pairs well with charcoal, muted sage, navy, and terracotta, which add readable contrast or restrained color without overpowering its pale warm base.
Is #ebe4e0 warm or cool?
#ebe4e0 reads as a warm neutral because its pale gray base carries faint beige undertones, giving it a softer, less blue appearance that suits calm interiors, minimal interfaces, and understated product backgrounds.
Is #ebe4e0 readable on white or black?
#ebe4e0 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.70:1 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.