#EBE6E2 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not quite white and not beige either, this pale grey carries a faint warm undertone. The hex code #ebe6e2 keeps layouts airy where pure white feels too stark, and it works as a dominant base in minimal interfaces. Black text reads clearly on it at about 16.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible. Pair it with deep navy for a crisp, restrained palette.
Questions about #ebe6e2
What is #ebe6e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebe6e2 is rgb(235, 230, 226), in HSL hsl(27, 18%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebe6e2?
Deep navy makes #ebe6e2 look crisper, while warm espresso brown pulls out its soft undertones. For an earthy mix, try muted sage or terracotta accents. Avoid pure white beside it, since the two can blur together.
Is #ebe6e2 readable on white or black?
#ebe6e2 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.94:1 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.