Chalk Color – #edeae5: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Chalk color hex code is #edeae5, and it is composed of 93% red, 92% green and 90% blue.

Chalk is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.2:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chalk color (#edeae5) against dark backgrounds.

Chalk color

Chalk Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #EDEAE5

  2. #A3AFC2

Triadic colors

  1. #EDEAE5

  2. #A3C2B6

  3. #B6A3C2

Darker colors

  1. #D8D2C7

  2. #C3B9A9

  3. #AEA18B

  4. #9A886D

  5. #7D6E56

Analogous colors

  1. #EDE5E8

  2. #EDE6E5

  3. #EDEAE5

  4. #ECEDE5

  5. #E8EDE5

Monochromatic colors

  1. #D7C7AF

  2. #E6DFD3

  3. #F8F6F4

#edeae5

Chalk Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chalk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#edeae5
RGBrgb(237,234,229)
HSLhsl(37,18.2%,91.4%)
CMYK0, 1, 3, 7
HSV37, 3, 93
RGB %93, 92, 90
XYZ78.5, 82.5, 85.9
LAB92.8, 0.2, 2.8
Color CategoryLight
Color FamilyWhite
Saturation3%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)1.2 (fails WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)17.5 (passes WCAG AA)

Similar Colors to Chalk Color

  1. #f5f9ad

    yellow chalk color f5f9ad

    Yellow Chalk

  2. #f6f4f1

    white chalk color f6f4f1

    White Chalk

  3. #ced8c1

    turtle chalk color ced8c1

    Turtle Chalk

  4. #6fe7db

    turquoise chalk color 6fe7db

    Turquoise Chalk

  5. #f7ccc4

    sidewalk chalk pink color f7ccc4

    Sidewalk Chalk Pink

  6. #dbe9ed

    sidewalk chalk blue color dbe9ed

    Sidewalk Chalk Blue

  7. #ed7777

    red chalk color ed7777

    Red Chalk

  8. #c4adc9

    purple chalk color c4adc9

    Purple Chalk

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