#EAE8E9 color
The hex color #EAE8E9 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 91% green and 91.4% blue (234, 232, 233).
Its hue angle is 330°, with 5% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Coconut Agony (#EBE8E7), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.22:1).
#EAE8E9 color codes
| HEX | #EAE8E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 232, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 91%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(330, 5%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(330, 1%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.17, 0.85, -0.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.17, 0.88, 343.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.494, 81.089, 88.644) | |
| Decimal | 15395049 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAE8E9, 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 #EAE8E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE8E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.22:1 | 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 #EAE8E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e8e9Protanopia
no red cones#e9e9e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#eae8e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eae8e9; }
.text { color: #eae8e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eae8e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 232 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eae8e9, #eae8e8); }
Similar colors
#ebe8e7Coconut Agony#efeceeSheikh White#eaeaeaPlaster#e7e7e7Placebo#ebebebMercury#e5e2e1Diamonds in the Sky#eeeeeeSuper Silver#eae9e7Glacial Ice
Closest common color name: Platinum.
Questions
- What color is #EAE8E9?
- #EAE8E9 is a light gray, closest to the named color Coconut Agony. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAE8E9?
- The RGB value is 234, 232, 233: 234 red, 232 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAE8E9?
- The complementary color is #E8EAE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAE8E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.22:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.