#EAE9D4 color
The hex color #EAE9D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 91.4% green and 83.1% blue (234, 233, 212).
Its hue angle is 57°, with 34% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Slippery Soap (#EFEDD8), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.1:1).
#EAE9D4 color codes
| HEX | #EAE9D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 233, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 91.4%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 34%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(57, 9%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.92, -3.23, 10.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.92, 10.82, 107.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.953, 80.524, 73.869) | |
| Decimal | 15395284 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAE9D4, 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 #EAE9D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE9D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.1:1 | 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 #EAE9D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede7d3Protanopia
no red cones#eee8d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#eee6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eae9d4; }
.text { color: #eae9d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eae9d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 233 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eae9d4, #e0ead4); }
Similar colors
#efedd8Slippery Soap#edecdbCannoli Cream#f3f0daWashed Canvas#efebd8Warm White#f1edd4Rum Swizzle#f1f2ddRestful Rain#f4f0daLotus Flower#eaeadbMagical Stardust
Closest common color name: Eggshell.
Questions
- What color is #EAE9D4?
- #EAE9D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Slippery Soap. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAE9D4?
- The RGB value is 234, 233, 212: 234 red, 233 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAE9D4?
- The complementary color is #D4D5EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAE9D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.1:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.