Glacial Ice color: hex code #EAE9E7
Glacial Ice has the hex code #EAE9E7. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 91.4% green and 90.6% blue (234, 233, 231).
Its hue angle is 40°, with 7% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.31:1).
Glacial Ice (#EAE9E7) color codes
| HEX | #EAE9E7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 233, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 91.4%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 7%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(40, 1%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.37, -0.02, 1.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.37, 1.09, 90.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.492, 81.54, 87.242) | |
| Decimal | 15395303 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Glacial Ice, 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 #EAE9E7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE9E7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | 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 #EAE9E7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae9e7Protanopia
no red cones#eae9e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebe9e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eae9e7; }
.text { color: #eae9e7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eae9e7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 233 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eae9e7, #eaeae7); }Similar colors
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See #EAE9E7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EAE9E7?
- #EAE9E7 is a light gray known as Glacial Ice. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Glacial Ice?
- The RGB value is 234, 233, 231: 234 red, 233 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Glacial Ice?
- The complementary color is #E7E8EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAE9E7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.31:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.