#E8E8FF

#E8E8FF

Color Values

HEX

#E8E8FF

RGB

232, 232, 255

HSL

240.0, 100.0%, 95.5%

HSV

240.0, 9.0%, 100.0%

CMYK

9.0%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9379 0.0309 285.8

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: #E8E8FF;
color: #E8E8FF;
border-color: #E8E8FF;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 100 #EDE9FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.42:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E8E8FF?

RGB(232, 232, 255) · HSL(240.0, 100.0%, 95.5%) · CMYK(9.0%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%)

Does #E8E8FF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.21:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E8E8FF?

Use 000000 text on a #E8E8FF background; contrast on black is 17.42:1.