#ECEAEE Hex Color
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This pale, airy grey provides a clean slate for minimal interfaces and modern product design. Because #eceaee is so light and neutral, it works best as a primary background rather than an accent. It maintains excellent contrast with black typography, ensuring readability while offering a softer alternative to stark, pure white. The hex code for this delicate neutral is #eceaee.
Questions about #eceaee
What is #eceaee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eceaee is rgb(236, 234, 238), in HSL hsl(270, 11%, 93%) and in CMYK 1%, 2%, 0%, 7%.
Is #eceaee considered a warm or cool neutral?
While #eceaee functions as a near-neutral, it carries a subtle violet-cool undertone that prevents it from looking sterile. This makes it an effective choice for softening interfaces that would otherwise feel too stark or clinical when paired with pure white.
Is #eceaee readable on white or black?
#eceaee has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.57:1 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.