Eggshell
Also known as: Reduced Yellow , Mesa Beige , Labrador , Satin Weave
Part of the yellow family, Eggshell pairs a pale base with a sunny and uplifting presence. It belongs in kids' apps and summer palettes. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.45:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Eggshell color codes
- HEX
- #F0EAD6
- RGB
- rgb(240, 234, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(240, 234, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 46%, 89%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 11%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(92.8 -0.4 10.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.6% 0.027 93.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: oldlace #FDF5E6 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 1.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Eggshell works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Eggshell
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Eggshell by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Eggshell background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Eggshell
Eggshell with its complement
Soft neighbors of Eggshell
Eggshell triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mascarpone #ECE6D4 · ΔE 1.1
- Cauliflower #EBE5D0 · ΔE 1.2
- Fusilli #F1E8D6 · ΔE 1.9
- Moonlight #F6EED5 · ΔE 1.9
- Star Dust #F9F3DD · ΔE 2.0
- White Sand #F5EBD8 · ΔE 2.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Eggshell is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
Eggshell FAQs
What color is Eggshell?
Eggshell is a light yellow with the hex code #F0EAD6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 46% saturation, and 89% lightness.
What is the hex code for Eggshell?
The hex code for Eggshell is #F0EAD6. In RGB it's rgb(240, 234, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 6%).
What colors go well with Eggshell?
Eggshell pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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