Helium
Also known as: Elusive White, White Silence, Stocking White, Marzipan White
Helium is a pale, gentle orange that reads as warm and inviting. It shines in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.70:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Helium color codes
- HEX
- #EAE5D8
- RGB
- rgb(234, 229, 216)
- RGBA
- rgba(234, 229, 216, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 30%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 8%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(91.1 0.1 7.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.2% 0.018 89.4)
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 3.7
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 1.6 · 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 Helium 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: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Helium
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Helium 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 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.70:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Helium background: #000000
Palettes featuring Helium
Helium with its complement
Soft neighbors of Helium
Helium triad
Similar colors
- Creamy#EFE8DB · ΔE 1.2
- Hourglass#E5E0D5 · ΔE 1.4
- Palladian#EEE9DF · ΔE 1.6
- Mascarpone#ECE6D4 · ΔE 2.0
- Foggy Day#E7E3DB · ΔE 2.2
- Bianca#F4EFE0 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Helium is closest to Cotton Boll.
Helium FAQs
What color is Helium?
Helium is a light orange with the hex code #EAE5D8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 30% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Helium?
The hex code for Helium is #EAE5D8. In RGB it's rgb(234, 229, 216), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 8%).
What colors go well with Helium?
Helium pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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