seashell 2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EEE5DE?

RGB(238, 229, 222), HSL(26.3, 32.0%, 90.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.8%, 6.7%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #EEE5DE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#EEE5DE

X11 color

Seashell 2 (#EEE5DE) is a light, warm off-white from the X11 Seashell series, one step darker than the CSS standard — equivalent to aged parchment or lightly tinted writing paper. The warmth and depth remove it from the purely white category while keeping it firmly in the delicate, pale range. It is suited to print-style backgrounds, vintage document aesthetics, and warm neutral palettes in interior and graphic design.

Color Values

HEX

#EEE5DE

RGB

238, 229, 222

HSL

26.3, 32.0%, 90.2%

HSV

26.3, 6.7%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.8%, 6.7%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.9271 0.0136 60.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: seashell 2

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.