#E9EAE8

#E9EAE8

Color Values

HEX

#E9EAE8

RGB

233, 234, 232

HSL

90.0, 4.5%, 91.4%

HSV

90.0, 0.9%, 91.8%

CMYK

0.4%, 0.0%, 0.9%, 8.2%

OKLCH

0.9357 0.0029 128.5

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: #E9EAE8;
color: #E9EAE8;
border-color: #E9EAE8;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 200 #E7E5E4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.4:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E9EAE8?

RGB(233, 234, 232) · HSL(90.0, 4.5%, 91.4%) · CMYK(0.4%, 0.0%, 0.9%, 8.2%)

Does #E9EAE8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #E9EAE8?

Use 000000 text on a #E9EAE8 background; contrast on black is 17.4:1.