#E7E7E7
- Brightness
- 231.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 0°, 0%, 91%
- HSV V %
- 91%
- Lab
- 91.6, 0.0, 0.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 0%, 9%
- PNG size
- 3.7 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, muted warm hue
Recommended text: Black (16.98:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #E7E7E7
Common Name: Light Mist Gray
Color Values:
RGB: 231, 231, 231 (~#E7E7E7)
HSL: 0°, 0%, 91% (approximate - pure neutral gray)
Contrast Ratios:
Against White: 1.1 : 1 - Fail AA
Against Black: 14.8 : 1 - Pass AA and AAA
Mood and Usage:
#E7E7E7 delivers a clean, understated neutrality that often feels fresh yet soft. It’s a perfect background shade that supports strong contrast without harshness. This color is popular in modern visual design for its calming and spacious qualities, often evoking a minimalist or tech-savvy atmosphere. Because it’s nearly neutral, it plays well with other colors and lends itself well to digital and print applications where clarity and subtlety are key.
Notable Close Matches:
- BS4800-5252 Soft Purple - #E5E5E5 (ΔE=0.7)
- Behr Nimbus Cloud - #E8E7E7 (ΔE=0.36)
- Dunn-Edwards Vapor - #EAEAEA (ΔE=1.05)
- Little Greene Wood Ash - #E7E8E6 (ΔE=1.12)
- Tikkurila Angel - #E7E9E9 (ΔE=0.90)
Why Designers Use It
- Versatile Neutral Base: #E7E7E7 is a gentle light gray that rarely clashes with other hues. Designers lean on it to create airy, open spaces in digital and print design without introducing color bias.
- Enhances Legibility: Its high contrast against black makes text or graphic elements stand out sharply, which is essential in UI/UX, editorial layouts, and branding that requires accessibility.
- Calm and Minimalist Feel: The subtlety of this shade lends itself well to contemporary aesthetics in arts and entertainment, especially where a modern, sleek, or futuristic vibe is desired. It avoids the sterility of pure white while maintaining brightness.
- Industrial and Tech Appeal: Often seen in software interfaces, electronic device casings, and architecture, it mimics brushed metal or soft concrete textures that resonate with innovation and professionalism.
- Neutral Background for Visual Art: It’s frequently used as a canvas or framing color in galleries, digital portfolios, and design showcases to ensure that artworks or content remain the focal point without distraction.
- Manufacturing and Materials: This shade is reminiscent of fine powders, ash, and light mineral deposits, connecting it subtly to natural elements, yet it’s also popular in synthetic coatings, plastics, and textiles for its clean appearance.