Color swatch image showing #FFF8D1 with RGB(255,248,209) values
Color swatch image showing #FFF8D1 with RGB(255,248,209) values

#FFF8D1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8D1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8D1 Color Information

#FFF8D1 RGB value is (255, 248, 209). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 209. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 91 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8D1 Color Meaning

Color #FFF8D1 signifies delicate warmth, soft optimism, and gentle illumination. Its pale yellow tone evokes airy sweetness and light-hearted comfort. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon (#FFF8D1) fosters relaxation, mental clarity, and subtle inspiration. In design, Lemon Chiffon (#FFF8D1) serves as a background or accent in soft, pastel, or romantic palettes. Symbolically, #FFF8D1 represents lightness, serenity, and understated charm. Spiritually, Lemon Chiffon (#FFF8D1) encourages calm mindfulness, emotional clarity, and gentle focus. Culturally, #FFF8D1 is tied to subtle elegance, airy spaces, and refined aesthetic expression.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8D1 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
#FFF8D1
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 209)
HSL
hsl(51°, 100%, 91%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 18%, 100%)
XYZ
86.3160 92.9983 73.7227
Yxy
92.9983 0.3411 0.3675
Hunter Lab
96.4356 -1.8614 7.8273
CIE-Lab
97.2269 -3.8512 19.5975

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue209 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8D1 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

#FFF8D1 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 #FFF8D1 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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#FFF8D1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF8D1 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

#FFF8D1

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8D1;

Text Color

color: #FFF8D1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8D1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8D140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8D1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8D1 0%, #ffda0a 100%);

#FFF8D1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF8D1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.