#e3e3e3
#e3e3e3 is rgb(227, 227, 227), or hsl(0, 0%, 89%). 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 | 1.28:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 16.36:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 13.91:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.17:1 | 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 #e3e3e3 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #e3e3e3 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #008060
Used together in Shopify Clean.
3.84:1
Not for normal text - #1a1a1a
Used together in Shopify Clean.
13.56:1
AA normal text - #f7f7f8
Used together in Shopify Clean.
1.20:1
Not for normal text - #ffd700
Used together in Shopify Clean.
1.09:1
Not for normal text - #ffffff
Used together in Shopify Clean.
1.28:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #e3e3e3: 16.36:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #e3e3e3.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #e3e3e3 as the accent color, following the Shopify Clean style: rgb(227, 227, 227), nearest Tailwind token zinc-200. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.28:1 on white, 16.36:1 on black).
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Questions about #e3e3e3
What color is #e3e3e3?
#e3e3e3 is rgb(227, 227, 227), or hsl(0, 0%, 89%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-200 (#e4e4e7), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #e3e3e3?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #e3e3e3: 16.36:1. 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 #e3e3e3 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#e3e3e3], text-[#e3e3e3], 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.