#E8E7E6

#E8E7E6

Color Values

HEX

#E8E7E6

RGB

232, 231, 230

HSL

30.0, 4.2%, 90.6%

HSV

30.0, 0.9%, 91.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.4%, 0.9%, 9.0%

OKLCH

0.9285 0.0017 67.8

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: #E8E7E6;
color: #E8E7E6;
border-color: #E8E7E6;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 200 #E7E5E4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E8E7E6?

RGB(232, 231, 230) · HSL(30.0, 4.2%, 90.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.4%, 0.9%, 9.0%)

Does #E8E7E6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E8E7E6?

Use 000000 text on a #E8E7E6 background; contrast on black is 17.0:1.