#EAEADD Hex Color
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#eaeadd is a bleached, neutral tone that sits quietly between grey and yellow. This pale shade provides a clean, airy base for minimalist UI designs. Because it offers strong contrast with black, it works effectively for body text. Use this hex code as a background color to soften harsh layouts, though be mindful that it can look washed out when paired directly against pure white.
Questions about #eaeadd
What is #eaeadd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaeadd is rgb(234, 234, 221), in HSL hsl(60, 24%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 8%.
Does #eaeadd work as a primary background for text-heavy sites?
The #eaeadd shade is excellent for body backgrounds because it offers a softer alternative to stark white without compromising readability when paired with deep, dark grey or black text. Its neutral quality prevents eye strain during long-form reading sessions.
Is #eaeadd readable on white or black?
#eaeadd has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.31:1 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.