#EAE0A0 color
The hex color #EAE0A0 is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 87.8% green and 62.7% blue (234, 224, 160).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 64% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 32% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is French Vanilla (#EFE1A7), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.67:1).
#EAE0A0 color codes
| HEX | #EAE0A0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 224, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 87.8%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 64%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 32%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.61, -6.07, 32.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.61, 33.19, 100.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.933, 73.343, 43.882) | |
| Decimal | 15392928 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAE0A0, 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 #EAE0A0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE0A0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | 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 #EAE0A0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ecdc9cProtanopia
no red cones#efe0a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5d7cfTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eae0a0; }
.text { color: #eae0a0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eae0a0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 224 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eae0a0, #cfeaa0); }
Similar colors
#efe1a7French Vanilla#f2e2a4Sugar Cookie#eee8aaPale Goldenrod#e8d99cSunny Glory#efe499Lemonade#f3e5abVanilla#e1df9aCelery Sceptre#ebd999Ivory Buff
Questions
- What color is #EAE0A0?
- #EAE0A0 is a light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color French Vanilla. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAE0A0?
- The RGB value is 234, 224, 160: 234 red, 224 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAE0A0?
- The complementary color is #A0AAEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAE0A0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.67:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.