#ECEAE6 Hex Color
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The hex code #eceae6 is a pale, faded grey with a barely warm undertone and very low saturation. Its lightness creates an airy, clean feel suited to open layouts, product interfaces, architecture, and restrained typography. Use it as a dominant background, but check it beside pure white, where the delicate tone can look washed out.
Questions about #eceae6
What is #eceae6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eceae6 is rgb(236, 234, 230), in HSL hsl(40, 14%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 7%.
Does #eceae6 read as warm or cool?
#eceae6 reads as a nearly neutral, slightly warm grey because its red and green values sit just above blue, while its low saturation keeps the undertone restrained. It feels softer than stark white but remains cleaner than beige in most interfaces.
Is #eceae6 readable on white or black?
#eceae6 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.47:1 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.