#EBEBE8 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey acts as an airy alternative to pure white. Because #ebebe8 offers strong contrast, it works well as a background for black typography in minimal UI design. This hex code provides a sophisticated foundation for layouts where you need to reduce harsh screen glare. Pair it with dark charcoal tones to create a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #ebebe8
What is #ebebe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebebe8 is rgb(235, 235, 232), in HSL hsl(60, 7%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 8%.
Does #ebebe8 read as a cool or warm grey?
#ebebe8 generally leans slightly cool due to its bleached, stark quality, but it functions primarily as a neutral background. Because it lacks strong saturation, it avoids clashing with most color palettes and remains versatile for various design applications.
What text colors work best with #ebebe8 backgrounds?
High-contrast dark tones like charcoal or deep navy provide the best readability against this light surface. Using true black can occasionally feel too harsh, so softer dark greys help maintain a balanced and modern aesthetic for your interface.
Is #ebebe8 readable on white or black?
#ebebe8 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.58:1 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.