Color Palettes

Alabaster color

Named after a white, translucent stone used in sculpture. It's a warm, slightly grayish white. It's a popular wall paint color thanks to its softness.

Also known as: alabaster white.

Alabaster · #EDEAE0

About alabaster

Alabaster (#EDEAE0) is a warm, light, muted color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 237 red, 234 green and 224 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, architecture.

Alabaster shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Alabaster color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Platinum
AnalogousClose to: Platinum
TriadicClose to: Platinum
Split complementaryClose to: Platinum
TetradicClose to: Platinum

Alabaster color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Alabaster
Analogous palette · Alabaster
Complementary palette · Alabaster
Triadic palette · Alabaster
With neutrals palette · Alabaster
With an accent palette · Alabaster

Alabaster contrast with text

White textContrast 1.2:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 17.4:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --alabaster: #EDEAE0;
  --alabaster-rgb: 237, 234, 224;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--alabaster); }
.text { color: var(--alabaster); }

Colors similar to alabaster

LinenPlatinumEggshellEcruOff-whiteWhite smokeBoneAntique whiteIvorySnow white

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More whites

WhiteIvoryCreamBoneOff-whiteSnow whitePearlLinenWhite smokeVanillaEggshellAntique whiteEcru

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for alabaster?

The hex code for alabaster is #EDEAE0. In RGB it is rgb(237, 234, 224), in HSL hsl(46, 27%, 90%) and in CMYK 0, 1, 5, 7.

What is the complementary color of alabaster?

Its complement on the color wheel is #E0E3ED, close to platinum. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on alabaster?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.2:1, while with black it is 17.4:1.