#E7E9E9

#E7E9E9

Color Values

HEX

#E7E9E9

RGB

231, 233, 233

HSL

180.0, 4.3%, 91.0%

HSV

180.0, 0.9%, 91.4%

CMYK

0.9%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 8.6%

OKLCH

0.9325 0.0022 197.1

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: #E7E9E9;
color: #E7E9E9;
border-color: #E7E9E9;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 200 #E5E5E5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.23:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E7E9E9?

RGB(231, 233, 233) · HSL(180.0, 4.3%, 91.0%) · CMYK(0.9%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 8.6%)

Does #E7E9E9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E7E9E9?

Use 000000 text on a #E7E9E9 background; contrast on black is 17.23:1.