#E5E7E6
- Brightness
- 230.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 150°, 4%, 90%
- HSV V %
- 91%
- Lab
- 91.5, -0.8, 0.2
- CMYK (%)
- 1%, 0%, 0%, 9%
- PNG size
- 4.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, muted cool hue
Black text
16.90:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.24:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (16.90:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #E5E7E6
Common Name: Soft Purple
RGB: (229, 231, 230)
HSL: H: 210°, S: 9%, L: 90%
Contrast (vs White): 10.7:1 (AA pass)
Contrast (vs Black): 9.5:1 (AA pass)
Mood & Usage:
This soft, muted tone evokes calmness, gentleness, and subtle sophistication. It’s often associated with neutrality, comfort, and simplicity, making it a popular choice for backgrounds, interior designs, and products that aim to create a relaxed and minimalist aesthetic. It tends to fit seamlessly into elegant, modern spaces, blending effortlessly with various color palettes.
Close Named Matches:
- Australian Standard AS2700 B33 MIST BLUE: #DEE6DF (ΔE=3.92)
- Benjamin Moore - Genesis White: #E2E5E4 (ΔE=0.86)
- Behr - Royal Mist: #E3E6E5 (ΔE=0.55)
- Dulux Heritage - CHALK WHITE: #E6E9E9 (ΔE=0.90)
Why Designers Use It:
- This color is favored for its versatility, working across a wide range of projects, from interior design to branding. It creates a neutral base that allows other accent colors to pop while maintaining an understated elegance.
- It’s ideal for creating calm, balanced spaces, making it common in the wellness, luxury, and technology sectors. The subtlety of this hue makes it appropriate for products or designs aimed at a sophisticated audience who values minimalism and tranquility.
- While trending globally for modern interiors and corporate branding, this shade also has a natural connection to elements like the sky, soft stone, and even mist, making it a good fit for outdoor or environmental-focused designs.