Plaster
An airy pale grey for modern minimalism
Plaster is a bleached, pale grey that feels airy and unobtrusive. It serves as an excellent neutral base for minimalist web layouts, offering more personality than pure white. Use the hex code #eaeaea to create a soft, professional backdrop that keeps black typography readable and sharp. It works best in generous, open spaces where you need a clean, stable foundation without appearing sterile.
Questions about Plaster
What is the hex code for Plaster?
Plaster is #eaeaea. In RGB that is rgb(234, 234, 234), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 8%.
Does #eaeaea work well as a primary background color?
Plaster is an excellent choice for backgrounds because it sits between white and true grey, reducing glare while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic. It provides enough separation from pure white elements to define sections without feeling heavy or sterile.
What colors pair best with #eaeaea for text and accents?
Is Plaster readable on white or black?
Plaster has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.45:1 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.