#EDEAE7 Hex Color
A barely-there pale neutral grey
#edeae7 is a pale, bleached grey with very low saturation that reads as nearly colorless. Because it sits so close to white, it provides a stable, airy base for minimalist UI designs without the starkness of pure white. Use black typography over this shade for excellent readability. The hex code for this neutral tone is #edeae7.
Questions about #edeae7
What is #edeae7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edeae7 is rgb(237, 234, 231), in HSL hsl(30, 14%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 7%.
Does #edeae7 lean warm or cool in a UI design?
#edeae7 is a neutral shade that reads as a very pale, bleached grey. Because it sits so close to pure white, its temperature is perceived as neutral, making it an incredibly versatile background for high-contrast typography like charcoal or deep navy.
Is #edeae7 readable on white or black?
#edeae7 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.52:1 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.