Silence
Also known as: Calm Breeze , Minimalistic , Crème Fraîche , Green Glimpse
Silence sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels fresh and natural. Try it in eco packaging and finance apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.74:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Silence color codes
- HEX
- #EAEDE5
- RGB
- rgb(234, 237, 229)
- RGBA
- rgba(234, 237, 229, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(83, 18%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(83, 3%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(93.3 -2.1 3.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.2% 0.011 123.5)
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 green 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: mintcream #F5FFFA · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 9010: Pure white #F7F9EF · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Silence works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Silence
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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 Silence 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 1.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silence background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silence
Silence with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silence
Silence triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fogtown #EEF0E7 · ΔE 0.9
- Polar Bear #EAE9E0 · ΔE 2.0
- Marshmallow #F0EEE4 · ΔE 2.4
- Salt #EFEDE6 · ΔE 2.6
- Blanco #EBEAE5 · ΔE 2.7
- Cumulus #F3F3E6 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silence is closest to Diamond Cut .
FAQ
Silence FAQs
What color is Silence?
Silence is a light green with the hex code #EAEDE5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 83°, 18% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silence?
The hex code for Silence is #EAEDE5. In RGB it's rgb(234, 237, 229), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 7%).
What colors go well with Silence?
Silence pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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