RAL 1013 Oyster White

#EAE6CA

RAL color

RAL 1013 Oyster White (#EAE6CA) is a warm, slightly greenish off-white from the RAL Classic system named after the natural shell interior of an oyster. This elegant near-white with subtle warm-green undertone is widely used in European kitchen appliance finishes, premium interior paint, and high-end furniture design for its understated, natural luxury.

Color Values

HEX

#EAE6CA

RGB

234, 230, 202

HSL

52.5, 43.2%, 85.5%

HSV

52.5, 13.7%, 91.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.7%, 13.7%, 8.2%

OKLCH

0.9207 0.0373 100.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EAE6CA;
color: #EAE6CA;
border-color: #EAE6CA;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 100 #FFEDD5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

16.67:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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