Whisper of White color: hex code #EADBCA
Whisper of White has the hex code #EADBCA. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 85.9% green and 79.2% blue (234, 219, 202).
Its hue angle is 32°, with 43% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 14% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.48:1).
Whisper of White (#EADBCA) color codes
| HEX | #EADBCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 219, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 85.9%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 43%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(32, 14%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.17, 2.36, 10.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.17, 10.47, 77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.923, 72.421, 66.161) | |
| Decimal | 15391690 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Whisper of White, 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 #EADBCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EADBCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | 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 #EADBCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1dbc9Protanopia
no red cones#e4dfcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#f0d7d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eadbca; }
.text { color: #eadbca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eadbca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 219 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eadbca, #e9eaca); }Similar colors
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See #EADBCA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EADBCA?
- #EADBCA is a very light, desaturated orange known as Whisper of White. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Whisper of White?
- The RGB value is 234, 219, 202: 234 red, 219 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Whisper of White?
- The complementary color is #CAD9EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EADBCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.48:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.