Coronation
An airy and unobtrusive bleached grey
Coronation is an ultra-light, bleached grey that feels airy and unobtrusive. Because it sits so close to white, it provides a cleaner, more grounded background for high-contrast typography than standard white can. Use #edecec as a dominant base for minimalist interfaces where you need restraint. It pairs well with charcoal accents to maintain excellent readability and a modern, professional structure.
About Coronation
Fog through a window screen
What does coronation mean?
Coronation reads as plain white worn down a step, so it often suggests softness, quiet, and things left out in the sun. Almost no color and very high lightness make it feel weightless and hushed, like paper held up to a bright window.
Where you see coronation
- fresh photocopy paper
- a linen shirt washed many times
- unseasoned oatmeal
- chipped porcelain tile
- overcast morning sky
- powdered sugar dusted thin
What it works for
Use it as a background that carries almost no opinion of its own, letting text, photos, and accents do the talking.
What colors go with coronation?
Charcoal #36454fA near-white grey needs a deep anchor, and charcoal gives it one without harshness.Rust #b7410eThe warm oxide tone keeps Coronation from feeling sterile and adds worn, earthy character.Sage #9caf88Faded green matches this grey's low saturation and keeps the whole palette dusty and calm.Ink Blue #0c5a77Deep blue on near-white grey is a classic print pairing that stays crisp and legible.Blush #de5d83A pale pink shares Coronation's lightness, so the pair reads soft rather than contrasted.Walnut #773f1aWarm brown wood grain gives the cool pale grey a grounded, lived-in balance.
Questions about Coronation
What is the hex code for Coronation?
Coronation is #edecec. In RGB that is rgb(237, 236, 236), in HSL hsl(0, 3%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 7%.
When should I use Coronation (#edecec) instead of pure white?
Coronation is best used when you want a softer, more grounded interface that avoids the harshness of pure white. It acts as a subtle neutral that feels more professional and intentional, especially when paired with charcoal or dark navy text for balanced readability.
Is Coronation readable on white or black?
Coronation has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.81:1 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.