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 — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Eggshell
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Eggshell background: #000000
Palettes featuring Eggshell
Eggshell with its complement
Soft neighbors of Eggshell
Eggshell triad
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.
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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