#E2E2E9
A very light, muted blue closely aligning with Gainsboro.
About #E2E2E9
The precise color #E2E2E9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gainsboro. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 226, and 233.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 3% C, 3% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2E2E9
RGB226, 226, 233
HSL240.0°, 13.7%, 90.0%
CMYK3%, 3%, 0%, 9%
HSV240.0°, 3.0%, 91.4%
LAB90.1, 1.3, -3.4
XYZ73.3, 76.4, 88.0
Decimal14869225
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
16.29:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2E2E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2E2E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2E2E9;
}