#E9E8E7

#E9E8E7

Color Values

HEX

#E9E8E7

RGB

233, 232, 231

HSL

30.0, 4.3%, 91.0%

HSV

30.0, 0.9%, 91.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.4%, 0.9%, 8.6%

OKLCH

0.9315 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: #E9E8E7;
color: #E9E8E7;
border-color: #E9E8E7;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 200 #E7E5E4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.16:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E9E8E7?

RGB(233, 232, 231) · HSL(30.0, 4.3%, 91.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.4%, 0.9%, 8.6%)

Does #E9E8E7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #E9E8E7?

Use 000000 text on a #E9E8E7 background; contrast on black is 17.16:1.