#EAE3EE color
The hex color #EAE3EE is a very light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 89% green and 93.3% blue (234, 227, 238).
Its hue angle is 278°, with 24% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Bubble Bath (#E8E0E9), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.72:1).
#EAE3EE color codes
| HEX | #EAE3EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 227, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 89%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(278, 24%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(278, 5%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.05, 4.32, -4.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.05, 6.24, 313.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.831, 78.604, 91.997) | |
| Decimal | 15393774 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAE3EE, 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 #EAE3EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE3EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.72:1 | 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 #EAE3EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2e5efProtanopia
no red cones#e3e6eeDeuteranopia
no green cones#eae4e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eae3ee; }
.text { color: #eae3ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eae3ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 227 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eae3ee, #eee3ed); }
Similar colors
#e8e0e9Bubble Bath#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#e6dee6Peekaboo#e8dfedPink Champagne#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e9e1e8Violet Vogue#f3e9f7Perfume Haze#dfd8e1Pastel Day
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #EAE3EE?
- #EAE3EE is a very light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Bubble Bath. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAE3EE?
- The RGB value is 234, 227, 238: 234 red, 227 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAE3EE?
- The complementary color is #E7EEE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAE3EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.72:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.