#E2E9E9
A very light, muted cyan closely aligning with Gainsboro.
About #E2E9E9
The hex code #E2E9E9 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gainsboro. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(226, 233, 233).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 3% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2E9E9
RGB226, 233, 233
HSL180.0°, 13.7%, 90.0%
CMYK3%, 0%, 0%, 9%
HSV180.0°, 3.0%, 91.4%
LAB91.8, -2.3, -0.8
XYZ75.2, 80.3, 88.6
Decimal14871017
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.23:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
17.07:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.18:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
14.51:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2E9E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2E9E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2E9E9;
}