#EAE0BD color
The hex color #EAE0BD is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 87.8% green and 74.1% blue (234, 224, 189).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 52% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 19% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Beurre Blanc (#EDE1BE), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.9:1).
#EAE0BD color codes
| HEX | #EAE0BD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 224, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 87.8%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 52%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 19%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 19%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.15, -2.18, 18.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.15, 18.52, 96.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.772, 74.479, 58.835) | |
| Decimal | 15392957 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAE0BD, 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 #EAE0BD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE0BD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | 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 #EAE0BD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8debbProtanopia
no red cones#ebe1beDeuteranopia
no green cones#f2dad6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eae0bd; }
.text { color: #eae0bd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eae0bd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 224 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eae0bd, #ddeabd); }
Similar colors
#ede1beBeurre Blanc#efe6c1Fake Blonde#eee0b9Sauerkraut#f2e5bfCreamy Vanilla#e1d9b8Sesame Seed#f1e3bcMoon Oyster#ece2b7Buttered#e8dbbdBiscuit Dough
Closest common color name: Pearl.
Questions
- What color is #EAE0BD?
- #EAE0BD is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Beurre Blanc. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAE0BD?
- The RGB value is 234, 224, 189: 234 red, 224 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAE0BD?
- The complementary color is #BDC7EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAE0BD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.9:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.