#EBEAEA Hex Color
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This pale, nearly bleached grey offers a clean and restrained foundation for minimalist interfaces. Because it sits so close to white, it functions best as a subtle background, preventing the starkness of pure white without overwhelming content. Black text reads clearly against this shade, making it a professional choice for typography-heavy layouts. The hex code for this neutral grey is #ebeaea.
Questions about #ebeaea
What is #ebeaea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebeaea is rgb(235, 234, 234), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 8%.
How does #ebeaea compare to pure white?
#ebeaea effectively reduces eye strain by removing the stark intensity often associated with pure white. It provides a subtle, professional separation between content areas, making it a preferred neutral in modern interface design where softness is prioritized.
Is #ebeaea readable on white or black?
#ebeaea has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.48:1 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.