Color Palettes

Bone color

A warm, grayish white like dry bone. It's understated and natural. It's a favorite neutral for walls, curtains and furniture.

Also known as: bone white.

Bone · #E3DAC9

About bone

Bone (#E3DAC9) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 227 red, 218 green and 201 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, architecture.

Bone shades and tints

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

Colors that go with bone

BlackAn elegant contrast that's less harsh than with white.Coffee brownA warm, natural palette.Olive greenA relaxed, natural style.Navy blueElegant and classic.TerracottaMediterranean warmth.GrayA neutral, modern mix.CamelA soft, elegant tonal look.GoldA touch of quiet luxury.
How to wear and decorate with bone →

Bone color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Pastel blue
AnalogousClose to: Pearl gray, Pearl
TriadicClose to: Platinum, Pastel lilac
Split complementaryClose to: Light gray, Pastel lilac
TetradicClose to: Beige, Pastel blue, Pastel pink

Bone color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

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

Bone contrast with text

White textContrast 1.4:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 15.1:1 · AAA

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

CSS code

:root {
  --bone: #E3DAC9;
  --bone-rgb: 227, 218, 201;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--bone); }
.text { color: var(--bone); }

Colors similar to bone

PearlEcruEggshellAlabasterAntique whiteChampagneLinenPlatinumPearl grayLight gray

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WhiteIvoryCreamOff-whiteSnow whitePearlAlabasterLinenWhite smokeVanillaEggshellAntique whiteEcru

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for bone?

The hex code for bone is #E3DAC9. In RGB it is rgb(227, 218, 201), in HSL hsl(39, 32%, 84%) and in CMYK 0, 4, 11, 11.

What is the complementary color of bone?

Its complement on the color wheel is #C9D2E3, close to pastel blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on bone?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.4:1, while with black it is 15.1:1.

What colors go with bone?

It pairs well with black, coffee brown, olive green, navy blue, terracotta. Avoid pairing it with pure white, because bone looks dirty next to it. With pale yellows it blends in.