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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAE8DC — Alabaster
#EAE8DC is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 51° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #EAE8DC
- f9f9f5
- e8e5d8
- d6d2bb
- c4bf9d
- b3ab80
- a19863
- 857d50
- 68623e
- 4b462d
- 2d2b1b
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #EAE8DC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#EAE8DC FAQ
What color is #EAE8DC?
#EAE8DC is a shade of alabaster in the beige family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 25% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EAE8DC?
#EAE8DC is rgb(234, 232, 220) in RGB, hsl(51, 25%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAE8DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.07:1.
What colors go well with #EAE8DC?
Its direct complement is #DCDEEA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCE5EA and #E1DCEA gives you contrast without the vibration.