#E5E6E7

#E5E6E7

Color Values

HEX

#E5E6E7

RGB

229, 230, 231

HSL

210.0, 4.0%, 90.2%

HSV

210.0, 0.9%, 90.6%

CMYK

0.9%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 9.4%

OKLCH

0.9245 0.0017 247.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E5E6E7;
color: #E5E6E7;
border-color: #E5E6E7;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 200 #E5E5E5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

16.8:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E5E6E7?

RGB(229, 230, 231) · HSL(210.0, 4.0%, 90.2%) · CMYK(0.9%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 9.4%)

Does #E5E6E7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E5E6E7?

Use 000000 text on a #E5E6E7 background; contrast on black is 16.8:1.