Inspiration in the color pearl.

How to use the color pearl.

Pearl

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Information about pearl color.

The pearl HEX code picker is #EAE0C8. This is the bright off-white named after natural pearls.

The color pearl can be achieved in an RGB space with 234 red, 224 green, and 200 blue. Pearl color can be achieved in a CMYK color space with 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 15% yellow, and 8% black.

Combine pearl with other colors.

Pearl color is a bright neutral, meaning it can pair with all other colors. For a highly refined look, play with pearl in palettes of silver or gold. Other popular palettes with the color pearl combine it with dark blues and purples to contrast its soft warmth against rich, cool colors. Pearl color can also pair with bright and warm reds and oranges for an energetic look.

Pearl color continues to be ambiguous.

Though the color pearl was defined by the color of natural (white) pearls, the exact hue of these pearls varies. This has made the color pearl a little abstract to define, and even more so with different institutions like Pantone and the British Standards voicing an opinion. All pearl color standards, however, are on the lightest end of beige.

Tap the psychology of pearl color.

The bright and warm white of the color pearl evokes feelings of radiance, luxury, and style. The color pearl isn’t sterile like pure white. Instead, it combines the natural glow (although faint) of its ochre influences with a shimmer of purity.

Pearl color gifts (other than pearls).

Other than a string of pearls, the color pearl appears often in gifts. Pearl color gives an instant impression of flattery. Pearl color might appear in the paper wrapped around a gift, or it might be the chosen tone for the clothes, accessories, or décor enclosed inside. The color pearl is considered a “safe” tone when choosing gifts, because it’s a neutral that can fit into any existing wardrobe or style.