Color Palettes

Oyster white color

A grayish off-white with a light greenish-beige tone, like the inside of an oyster shell. It is used for wedding gowns, linens and neutral interiors.

Also known as: Oyster.

Oyster white · #EAE6CA

About oyster white

Oyster white (#EAE6CA) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 234 red, 230 green and 202 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in wedding dresses, linens, neutral decor.

Oyster white shades and tints

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

Oyster white color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Light purple
AnalogousClose to: Almond
TriadicClose to: Powder blue, Thistle
Split complementaryClose to: Light blue, Light purple
TetradicClose to: Honeydew, Light purple, Thistle

Oyster white color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Oyster white
Analogous palette · Oyster white
Complementary palette · Oyster white
Triadic palette · Oyster white
With neutrals palette · Oyster white
With an accent palette · Oyster white

Oyster white contrast with text

White textContrast 1.3:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 16.7:1 · AAA

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

CSS code

:root {
  --oyster-white: #EAE6CA;
  --oyster-white-rgb: 234, 230, 202;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--oyster-white); }
.text { color: var(--oyster-white); }

Colors similar to oyster white

PearlEcruEggshellChampagneBeigeOatmealWarm whiteAntique whiteBoneAlmond

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More whites

WhiteIvoryCreamBoneOff-whiteSnow whitePearlAlabasterLinenWhite smokeVanillaEggshellAntique whiteEcruFloral whiteOld laceMagnoliaMint creamHoneydewWarm white

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for oyster white?

The hex code for oyster white is #EAE6CA. In RGB it is rgb(234, 230, 202), in HSL hsl(53, 43%, 85%) and in CMYK 0, 2, 14, 8.

What is the complementary color of oyster white?

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

Can you use white text on oyster white?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.3:1, while with black it is 16.7:1.