#EBE9E6 Hex Color
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With its very light value and faint warm undertones, #ebe9e6 is a faded grey that brings airiness without pure white’s starkness. It works well as a dominant background in minimalist interfaces, product layouts, and architectural presentations. Black text remains highly readable at about 17.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this restrained shade is #ebe9e6.
Questions about #ebe9e6
What is #ebe9e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebe9e6 is rgb(235, 233, 230), in HSL hsl(36, 11%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 8%.
Is #ebe9e6 warm or cool?
#ebe9e6 reads as a very light warm gray because its red and green channels are slightly higher than its blue channel, giving the shade a faint beige cast that feels softer and more welcoming than a neutral or blue-gray.
What colors pair well with #ebe9e6?
#ebe9e6 pairs well with charcoal, muted greens, navy, and warm wood tones because darker accents add definition against its pale surface while terracotta or burgundy introduce controlled warmth without overwhelming a minimalist palette.
Is #ebe9e6 readable on white or black?
#ebe9e6 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.33:1 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.