#E9E9E4
- Brightness
- 232.4
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 60°, 10%, 90%
- HSV V %
- 91%
- Lab
- 92.2, -0.9, 2.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 2%, 9%
- PNG size
- 4.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (17.24:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #E9E9E4
Common Name: Soft Gray
Hex: #E9E9E4
RGB: 233, 233, 228
HSL: 60°, 12%, 91%
Contrast vs White: 91.3 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 25.9 (AA Fail)
Mood:
This color evokes a serene and understated elegance. With its light grayish tone, it blends effortlessly into modern and minimalist design schemes. Its soft neutrality is popular in spaces where calm, balance, and simplicity are key.
Notable Close Matches:
- Behr Paint - Snow Fox (Hex: #E7E7E2) ΔE=0.70
- Benjamin Moore - Gray Lake (Hex: #E5E9E3) ΔE=1.56
- Sherwin-Williams - Ceiling Bright White (Hex: #E9EBE7) ΔE=1.05
- Kelly Moore - Y Silver Dollar (Hex: #E7E9E4) ΔE=0.73
Why Designers Use It:
This color is favored for its subtlety and versatility. It's a perfect backdrop in both residential and commercial spaces, providing a neutral canvas that allows other elements to pop. Often seen in modern and minimalistic interior designs, it is particularly popular in Scandinavian decor where lightness and airiness are key. Its calming nature makes it a top choice for healthcare and educational environments. Being both modern and timeless, it also fits well in tech spaces, product packaging, and even automotive design.