#EAEDEF Hex Color
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Reach for #eaedef when plain white feels too sharp. This pale grey sits one step off white with a faint cool cast, making it a strong base for minimal interfaces, clean typography, and open layouts. Black text on it scores about 17.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Next to pure white it can wash out, so give it darker neighbors for definition.
Questions about #eaedef
What is #eaedef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaedef is rgb(234, 237, 239), in HSL hsl(204, 14%, 93%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 6%.
What text color works best on #eaedef?
Black text is the clear choice, with a contrast ratio of about 17.9:1 against #eaedef. That passes WCAG AA and AAA for body text, so dark type stays readable even at small sizes.
What colors pair well with #eaedef?
Pair #eaedef with navy for a professional, restrained palette, or add a small terracotta accent for warmth against its cool cast. Dark anchors keep it from washing out.
Is #eaedef readable on white or black?
#eaedef has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.85:1 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.