#EDE7EB Hex Color
A soft neutral with elegant bleached undertones
This pale, bleached grey sits near the threshold of white, offering a clean alternative to standard interface backgrounds. It provides high contrast for black typography, satisfying accessibility requirements for body text. The hex code for this neutral shade is #ede7eb. Use it as a dominant base in minimal UI designs where pure white feels too sharp and clinical.
Questions about #ede7eb
What is #ede7eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede7eb is rgb(237, 231, 235), in HSL hsl(320, 14%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 1%, 7%.
Does #ede7eb read as warm or cool?
While #ede7eb is largely neutral, it carries a very subtle coolness common in bleached, desaturated tones. Because it lacks strong yellow or red saturation, it avoids looking dingy, allowing it to sit comfortably alongside charcoal or soft blues.
Is #ede7eb readable on white or black?
#ede7eb has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.23:1 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.