#E5E4EF Color Meaning and Information

#E5E4EF Color Information

#E5E4EF RGB value is (229, 228, 239). The hex color red value is 229, green is 228, and blue is 239. Its HSL format shows a hue of 245°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 92 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#E5E4EF Color Meaning

Color #E5E4EF expresses refined calm, structured softness, and technical elegance. As a standardized X11 color, #E5E4EF pale grey-blue balances machine precision with human comfort. Psychologically, color #E5E4EF supports prolonged screen use by diffusing glare without draining warmth—common in developer tools, medical software, and enterprise dashboards where endurance matters more than excitement. Culturally, #E5E4EF reflects the aesthetic of early UNIX interfaces: functional but not cold. Spiritually, #E5E4EF represents discipline with grace—systems that serve without demanding attention. Use color #E5E4EF when your audience values consistency over spectacle, and your interface must feel like a trusted tool, not a flashy toy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5E4EF across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#E5E4EF

RGB

rgb(229, 228, 239)

HSL

hsl(245°, 26%, 92%)

CMYK

cmyk(4%, 5%, 0%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(245°, 5%, 94%)

XYZ

75.6365 78.3768 92.8031

Yxy

78.3768 0.3064 0.3176

Hunter Lab

88.5307 0.9397 -1.9477

CIE-Lab

90.9516 2.3431 -5.2266

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green228 / 255 (89%)

89%

Blue239 / 255 (94%)

94%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)

Magenta5 / 100 (5%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#E5E4EF harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E5E4EF harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E5E4EF for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E5E4EF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.26:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.26:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.26:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5E4EF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#E5E4EF

protanopia

#e5e5ec

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5E4EF;

Text Color

color: #E5E4EF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5E4EF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5E4EF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5E4EF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5E4EF 0%, #6b66a5 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E5E4EF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.