Color swatch image showing #F8DE8F with RGB(248,222,143) values
Color swatch image showing #F8DE8F with RGB(248,222,143) values

#F8DE8F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8DE8F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8DE8F Color Information

#F8DE8F RGB value is (248, 222, 143). The hex color red value is 248, green is 222, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 42 percent, 3 percent.

#F8DE8F color swatch
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#F8DE8F Color Meaning

Color #F8DE8F conveys gentle illumination, optimism, and natural vibrancy. #F8DE8F pale yellow tone evokes sunlit warmth and soft energy, promoting cheerful engagement. Consequently, color #F8DE8F feels uplifting yet calming. Psychologically, color #F8DE8F enhances mood, creativity, and openness. #F8DE8F fosters clarity and subtle motivation. Symbolically, color #F8DE8F represents renewal, light, and cultural associations with joy and clarity. Spiritually, #F8DE8F reflects enlightenment, optimism, and gentle energy flow.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8DE8F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F8DE8F
RGB
rgb(248, 222, 143)
HSL
hsl(45°, 88%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 42%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 42%, 97%)
XYZ
69.7906 74.1822 36.6268
Yxy
74.1822 0.3864 0.4108
Hunter Lab
86.1291 -0.5744 11.2071
CIE-Lab
89.0085 -1.5402 41.9547

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8DE8F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F8DE8F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F8DE8F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#F8DE8F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F8DE8F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F8DE8F

protanopia

#ededa2

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8DE8F;

Text Color

color: #F8DE8F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8DE8F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8DE8F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8DE8F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8DE8F 0%, #d4a30e 100%);

#F8DE8F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8DE8F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.