#e0e5ec
#e0e5ec is rgb(224, 229, 236), or hsl(215, 24%, 90%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-200 (#e4e4e7), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.27:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 16.59:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 14.10:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.15:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #e0e5ec in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #e0e5ec in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #4ecdc4
Used together in Neumorphism.
1.53:1
Not for normal text - #6d5dfc
Used together in Neumorphism.
3.59:1
Not for normal text - #d1d9e6
Used together in Neumorphism.
1.12:1
Not for normal text - #ff6b6b
Used together in Neumorphism.
2.19:1
Not for normal text - #ffe66d
Used together in Neumorphism.
1.01:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #e0e5ec: 16.59:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #e0e5ec.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #e0e5ec as the primary color, following the Neumorphism style: rgb(224, 229, 236), nearest Tailwind token zinc-200. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.27:1 on white, 16.59:1 on black).
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Questions about #e0e5ec
What color is #e0e5ec?
#e0e5ec is rgb(224, 229, 236), or hsl(215, 24%, 90%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-200 (#e4e4e7), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #e0e5ec?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #e0e5ec: 16.59:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #e0e5ec in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#e0e5ec], text-[#e0e5ec], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.