Color swatch image showing #FFF8E2 with RGB(255,248,226) values

#FFF8E2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8E2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8E2 Color Information

#FFF8E2 RGB value is (255, 248, 226). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 226. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 94 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8E2 Color Meaning

Color #FFF8E2 offers luminous softness, tactile purity, and gentle brightness. Color #FFF8E2 is a warm off-white with the faintest hint of yellow—softer than ivory, brighter than beige. #FFF8E2 evokes fresh dairy, hand-poured candles, and unbleached linen. Unlike stark white, #FFF8E2 carries organic warmth; unlike warm greys, #FFF8E2 retains luminance. In luxury and wellness branding, #FFF8E2 hue signals purity without sterility, common in skincare, bridal, and artisanal food packaging. Psychological research shows #FFF8E2 reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance and cleanliness. Functionally, color #FFF8E2 excels as a background in both digital and print media. #FFF8E2 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 #FFF8E2—especially in premium self-care and gourmet categories. Symbolically, color #FFF8E2 represents care that nourishes. #FFF8E2 is the color of slow rituals—morning lotion, folded towels, handmade soap. In spiritual contexts, #FFF8E2 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through nurturing. Designers choose color #FFF8E2 when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8E2 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
#FFF8E2
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 226)
HSL
hsl(46°, 100%, 94%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 11%, 100%)
XYZ
88.5349 93.8858 85.4070
Yxy
93.8858 0.3306 0.3505
Hunter Lab
96.8947 -0.6312 4.8035
CIE-Lab
97.5859 -1.2849 11.3896

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue226 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8E2 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

#FFF8E2 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 #FFF8E2 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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#FFF8E2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF8E2 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

#FFF8E2

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8E2;

Text Color

color: #FFF8E2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8E2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8E240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8E2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8E2 0%, #ffc812 100%);

#FFF8E2 Color FAQs

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