Pearl #EAE0C8

Pearl is a soft, warm off-white with hex code #EAE0C8. It is light and muted, with a faint beige-gray cast, though as a flat screen color it has none of a real pearl's shine. It brings to mind pearl necklaces, seashells, satin and the gentle whites of bridal and evening wear.

#EAE0C8 is the most widely listed pearl value. Real pearls are iridescent and range from white to pink, gold and gray, so any single flat color is an approximation.

#EAE0C8

Pearl color codes
HEX	`#EAE0C8`
RGB	`rgb(234, 224, 200)`
HSL	`hsl(42, 45%, 85%)`
HSV	`hsv(42, 15%, 92%)`
CMYK	`cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 8%)`

Make a palette with Pearl What goes with it

Text on Pearl

Black text reads better on Pearl. Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula: 4.5:1 passes AA for body text, 3:1 passes for large text.

White text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

1.31:1 · Fail

Black text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

15.99:1 · AAA

Colors that go with Pearl

#000080Navy BlueDeep blue contrast that looks crisp and formal.#DCAE96Dusty RoseSoft pink that brings out pearl's warmth.#8E4585PlumRich jewel tone for elegant evening palettes.#C0C0C0SilverCool metallic that keeps the palette light.#9CAF88Sage GreenMuted green for natural, coastal-inspired designs.

Pearl tints and shades

Tints mix Pearl with white, shades mix it with black, in 15% steps. Copy any code, or open the tint and shade generator for a full scale.

Tints

#EDE5D0

#F0E9D9

#F3EEE1

#F7F3E9

#FAF7F1

Shades

#C7BEAA

#A49D8C

#817B6E

#5E5A50

#3B3832

Pearl color schemes

Color-wheel harmonies built by rotating the hue of #EAE0C8 and keeping its saturation and lightness.

Complementary

#EAE0C8

#C8D2EA

Analogous

#EACFC8

#EAE0C8

#E3EAC8

Triadic

#EAE0C8

#C8EAE0

#E0C8EA

Split complementary

#EAE0C8

#C8E3EA

#CFC8EA

Tetradic

#EAE0C8

#C8EACF

#C8D2EA

#EAC8E3

Pearl color meaning

Pearls have been prized as jewelry in many cultures for thousands of years, and the color carries that history. It suggests elegance, refinement and a classic, polished style, like a single strand of pearls. Natural pearls were once rare enough to rival gemstones in value.

Pearl is also tied to anniversaries and weddings. The thirtieth anniversary is traditionally the pearl anniversary, and pearl tones are common in bridal gowns and accessories. A pearl necklace is also a classic milestone gift, which keeps the color linked to tradition.

Because pearls come from the sea, the color has a soft natural side too. It feels calm and gentle, close to sand and shell. Some people also connect pearls with tears or with the moon, though these associations vary by culture.

How to use Pearl in design

Pearl is a gentle background for beauty, jewelry, bridal and hospitality brands. Dark text such as charcoal, navy, deep plum or black reads well on it; white text disappears. For a luminous effect on screen, designers sometimes blend pearl into a faint pink or lavender gradient. Flat, it can look slightly gray next to bright white.

In interiors, pearl finishes and fabrics suit bedrooms and bathrooms with soft lighting. In fashion it appears in satin, silk and evening wear. Pair it with silver or rose gold details.

Palettes with Pearl tones

Curated palettes with a color close to #EAE0C8.

Ink & Paper Warm Concrete Sand Dunes Blush & Gold River Pebble Sage & Blush

Colors similar to Pearl

#F7E7CEChampagne #F0EAD6Eggshell #E5E4E2Platinum #FFE5B4Peach #F3CFC6Millennial Pink #FBCEB1Apricot

Work with Pearl

Palette generatorBuild a palette around #EAE0C8 Contrast checkerTest text on this color Tint and shade generatorA full scale for CSS or Tailwind Color wheelEvery harmony for this hue Color pickerAdjust it and convert formats Color mixerBlend it with another color

Pearl FAQ

What is the difference between pearl and ivory?

Ivory (#FFFFF0) is almost pure white with a faint yellow tint. Pearl (#EAE0C8) is darker and grayer, with a beige cast that hints at the soft sheen of a real pearl. Ivory looks fresh and bright, while pearl looks softer and more muted.

Is pearl white or cream?

Somewhere between the two. Pearl is an off-white with a beige-gray tint, a little darker than cream and much less yellow. Real pearls vary widely in color, so 'pearl' in fashion or paint can also mean pinkish, silvery or golden whites.