Color swatch image showing #FFEFE4 with RGB(255,239,228) values

#FFEFE4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEFE4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEFE4 Color Information

#FFEFE4 RGB value is (255, 239, 228). The hex color red value is 255, green is 239, and blue is 228. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 95 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFEFE4 Color Meaning

Color #FFEFE4 offers luminous softness, tactile purity, and gentle brightness. Color #FFEFE4 is a warm off-white with the faintest hint of yellow—softer than ivory, brighter than beige. #FFEFE4 evokes fresh dairy, hand-poured candles, and unbleached linen. Unlike stark white, #FFEFE4 carries organic warmth; unlike warm greys, #FFEFE4 retains luminance. In luxury and wellness branding, #FFEFE4 hue signals purity without sterility, common in skincare, bridal, and artisanal food packaging. Psychological research shows #FFEFE4 reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance and cleanliness. Functionally, color #FFEFE4 excels as a background in both digital and print media. #FFEFE4 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 #FFEFE4—especially in premium self-care and gourmet categories. Symbolically, color #FFEFE4 represents care that nourishes. #FFEFE4 is the color of slow rituals—morning lotion, folded towels, handmade soap. In spiritual contexts, #FFEFE4 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through nurturing. Designers choose color #FFEFE4 when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFEFE4 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
#FFEFE4
RGB
rgb(255, 239, 228)
HSL
hsl(24°, 100%, 95%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 11%, 100%)
XYZ
86.1101 88.5944 85.9607
Yxy
88.5944 0.3303 0.3399
Hunter Lab
94.1246 1.6660 2.9141
CIE-Lab
95.4107 3.5920 7.2414

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue228 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEFE4 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

#FFEFE4 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 #FFEFE4 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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#FFEFE4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEFE4 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

#FFEFE4

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFEFE4;

Text Color

color: #FFEFE4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEFE4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEFE440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEFE4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEFE4 0%, #ff7315 100%);

#FFEFE4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEFE4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.