#e4e4e7
#e4e4e7 is rgb(228, 228, 231), or hsl(240, 6%, 90%). It exactly matches the sRGB hex approximation of zinc-200 in the reference Tailwind v4 palette.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.27:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 16.55:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 14.07:1 | 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 #e4e4e7 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #e4e4e7 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #0a0a0a
Used together in Oversized Typography.
15.60:1
AA normal text - #18181b
Used together in Oversized Typography.
13.96:1
AA normal text - #71717a
Used together in Oversized Typography.
3.81:1
Not for normal text - #fafaf8
Used together in Oversized Typography.
1.21:1
Not for normal text - #ff4d00
Used together in Oversized Typography.
2.62:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #e4e4e7: 16.55:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #e4e4e7.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #e4e4e7 as the accent color, following the Oversized Typography style: rgb(228, 228, 231), nearest Tailwind token zinc-200. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.27:1 on white, 16.55:1 on black).
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Questions about #e4e4e7
What color is #e4e4e7?
#e4e4e7 is rgb(228, 228, 231), or hsl(240, 6%, 90%). It exactly matches the sRGB hex approximation of zinc-200 in the reference Tailwind v4 palette.
What text color should I use on #e4e4e7?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #e4e4e7: 16.55:1. 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 #e4e4e7 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#e4e4e7], text-[#e4e4e7], 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.