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#F8F4E3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F4E3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F4E3 Color Information

#F8F4E3 RGB value is (248, 244, 227). The hex color red value is 248, green is 244, and blue is 227. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of93 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 8 percent, 3percent.

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#F8F4E3 Color Meaning

color #F8F4E3 offers luminous softness, tactile purity, and gentle brightness. Color #F8F4E3 is a warm off-white with the faintest hint of yellow—softer than ivory, brighter than beige. #F8F4E3 evokes fresh dairy, hand-poured candles, and unbleached linen. Unlike stark white, #F8F4E3 carries organic warmth; unlike warm greys, #F8F4E3 retains luminance. In luxury and wellness branding, #F8F4E3 hue signals purity without sterility, common in skincare, bridal, and artisanal food packaging. Psychological research shows #F8F4E3 reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance and cleanliness. Functionally, color #F8F4E3 excels as a background in both digital and print media. #F8F4E3 provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals, navies, and browns, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and textured papers, where its warmth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies reveal higher perceived value for products presented against color #F8F4E3—especially in premium self-care and gourmet categories. Symbolically, color #F8F4E3 represents care that nourishes. #F8F4E3 is the color of slow rituals—morning lotion, folded towels, handmade soap. In spiritual contexts, #F8F4E3 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through nurturing. Designers choose color #F8F4E3 when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F4E3 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
#F8F4E3
RGB
rgb(248, 244, 227)
HSL
hsl(49°, 60%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 8%, 97%)
XYZ
84.9272 90.2039 85.6080
Yxy
90.2039 0.3257 0.3460
Hunter Lab
94.9757 -0.7143 3.5298
CIE-Lab
96.0813 -1.5241 8.6508

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green244 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue227 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F4E3 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

#F8F4E3 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 #F8F4E3 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F8F4E3 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F4E3;

Text Color

color: #F8F4E3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F4E3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F4E340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F4E3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F4E3 0%, #cfb53f 100%);

#F8F4E3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8F4E3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.