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Eggshell

#F0EAD6
Conversions
HEX#F0EAD6
RGBrgb(240, 234, 214)
HSLhsl(46, 46%, 89%)
HSVhsv(46, 11%, 94%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 6%)
Copy CSS
color: #f0ead6; /* rgb */ color: rgb(240, 234, 214); /* hsl */ color: hsl(46, 46%, 89%);
Contrast
On white1.20 : 1
On ink black15.90 : 1
Shades
Tints
Pairings

About Eggshell

Eggshell is the hex color #F0EAD6, which translates to rgb(240, 234, 214) in RGB and hsl(46, 46%, 89%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 46 degrees, with a saturation of 46 percent and a lightness of 89 percent. In the neutral family, it reads as a light shade.

Using Eggshell in a design

Text placed directly on Eggshell is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around Eggshell

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Eggshell for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for Eggshell

  • HEX: #F0EAD6
  • RGB: rgb(240, 234, 214)
  • HSL: hsl(46, 46%, 89%)
  • HSV: hsv(46, 11%, 94%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 6%)

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