Silence
Also known as: Calm Breeze, Minimalistic, Crème Fraîche, Green Glimpse
Silence is what happens when green turns pale and gentle. The effect is fresh and natural, made for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Silence
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.18:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.74:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silence background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silence
Silence with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silence
Silence triad
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 Bride.
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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