#EDEAF8 Hex Color
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Reach for #edeaf8 when a UI background needs a hint of color instead of plain white. This pale lavender leans gray, so it stays neutral while adding a soft violet cast. Black text holds about 17.7:1 contrast against it, well past AA body text rules. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for gentle depth.
Questions about #edeaf8
What is #edeaf8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edeaf8 is rgb(237, 234, 248), in HSL hsl(253, 50%, 95%) and in CMYK 4%, 6%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #edeaf8?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its violet side, while slate blue keeps the palette cool and calm. For contrast, a muted gold accent stops the whole scheme from feeling washed out.
Is #edeaf8 a warm or cool color?
Its violet undertone gives a slight cool cast, but the heavy gray keeps it from feeling icy. Next to warm neutrals like cream or tan, it reads closer to neutral.
Is #edeaf8 readable on white or black?
#edeaf8 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.72:1 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.