#ECEBE9 Hex Color
A crisp, bleached grey for minimal interfaces
This pale, bleached grey sits at the edge of white, offering a clean and neutral foundation for modern interfaces. Because it is highly desaturated and light, #ecebe9 pairs best with high-contrast, dark typography for readable body text. Use this hex code as a subtle background for minimalist design work where you need stability without the starkness of pure white.
Questions about #ecebe9
What is #ecebe9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecebe9 is rgb(236, 235, 233), in HSL hsl(40, 7%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 7%.
Does #ecebe9 work well for body text?
#ecebe9 is generally too light for body text and should be reserved for backgrounds, borders, or large decorative UI elements. For readable text, you should pair it with high-contrast, dark colors like charcoal or deep navy.
Is #ecebe9 considered a warm or cool grey?
#ecebe9 leans slightly warm due to its subtle yellow and red undertones, making it feel less clinical than a true, neutral grey. This warmth allows it to blend harmoniously with organic, natural color palettes.
Is #ecebe9 readable on white or black?
#ecebe9 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.62:1 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.