Disappearing Memories color: hex code #EAE3E0
Disappearing Memories has the hex code #EAE3E0. It is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 89% green and 87.8% blue (234, 227, 224).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 19% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 4% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.56:1).
Disappearing Memories (#EAE3E0) color codes
| HEX | #EAE3E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 227, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 89%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 19%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 4%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.69, 1.85, 2.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.69, 2.95, 51.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.853, 77.813, 81.583) | |
| Decimal | 15393760 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Disappearing Memories, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EAE3E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE3E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EAE3E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e4e0Protanopia
no red cones#e6e5e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ece2e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eae3e0; }
.text { color: #eae3e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eae3e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 227 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eae3e0, #eae8e0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Platinum.
See #EAE3E0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EAE3E0?
- #EAE3E0 is a very light, grayish orange known as Disappearing Memories. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Disappearing Memories?
- The RGB value is 234, 227, 224: 234 red, 227 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Disappearing Memories?
- The complementary color is #E0E7EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAE3E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.56:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.