Polar Bear
A soft, warm neutral off-white shade
Polar Bear is a bleached, neutral shade that sits right on the edge of grey and yellow. With its high lightness, it functions well as a clean background where stark white feels too clinical. Pair this color with charcoal or slate for a sharp, modern contrast. The hex code for Polar Bear is #eae9e0, and it provides excellent readability for small black text in minimalist UI designs.
Questions about Polar Bear
What is the hex code for Polar Bear?
Polar Bear is #eae9e0. In RGB that is rgb(234, 233, 224), in HSL hsl(54, 19%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 8%.
Why use #eae9e0 instead of pure white in a UI?
Polar Bear #eae9e0 provides a softer, less jarring interface background that reduces eye strain while maintaining the clean, minimalist aesthetic designers desire. It feels more organic than stark white and pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate typography for excellent readability.
Does #eae9e0 read as a warm or cool tone?
This color sits on the edge of grey and yellow, giving it a subtle, warm undertone that prevents it from appearing sterile. It is a versatile choice for designers looking to create a welcoming, soft atmosphere without introducing strong, distracting hues.
Is Polar Bear readable on white or black?
Polar Bear has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.