Color swatch image showing #F0EAC6 with RGB(240,234,198) values
Color swatch image showing #F0EAC6 with RGB(240,234,198) values

#F0EAC6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F0EAC6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F0EAC6 Color Information

#F0EAC6 RGB value is (240, 234, 198). The hex color red value is 240, green is 234, and blue is 198. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 86 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 17 percent, 6 percent.

#F0EAC6 color swatch
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#F0EAC6 Color Meaning

Color #F0EAC6 conveys muted warmth, grounded cheerfulness, and subtle sophistication. Its soft yellow tone evokes gentle sunlight and cozy elegance. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon2 (#F0EAC6) promotes calm optimism, clarity of thought, and emotional steadiness. In design, color #F0EAC6 pairs well with earthy neutrals and pastels for inviting, harmonious compositions. Symbolically, #F0EAC6 embodies subtle vitality, nurturing energy, and understated brightness. Spiritually, color #F0EAC6 encourages inner balance, mindful awareness, and gentle optimism. Across cultures, #F0EAC6 is associated with domestic comfort, refined warmth, and soft illumination.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0EAC6 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
#F0EAC6
RGB
rgb(240, 234, 198)
HSL
hsl(51°, 58%, 86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 17%, 94%)
XYZ
75.5510 81.4481 65.1652
Yxy
81.4481 0.3401 0.3666
Hunter Lab
90.2486 -1.5631 6.2561
CIE-Lab
92.3307 -3.7761 18.2324

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green234 / 255 (92%)
92%
Blue198 / 255 (78%)
78%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0EAC6 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

#F0EAC6 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 #F0EAC6 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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#F0EAC6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0EAC6 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

#F0EAC6

protanopia

#ededcf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0EAC6;

Text Color

color: #F0EAC6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0EAC6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0EAC640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0EAC6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0EAC6 0%, #c6b035 100%);

#F0EAC6 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F0EAC6 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.