Color swatch image showing #F0EAD9 with RGB(240,234,217) values

#F0EAD9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F0EAD9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F0EAD9 Color Information

#F0EAD9 RGB value is (240, 234, 217). The hex color red value is 240, green is 234, and blue is 217. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 90 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 10 percent, 6 percent.

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#F0EAD9 Color Meaning

Color #F0EAD9 conveys a cooler, brighter variant of pearlescence, suggesting pristine surfaces, modern purity, and ethereal light. #F0EAD9 pale, yellowish-white is closer to ivory or eggshell, evoking bridal satin, fresh linen, or polished marble. Psychologically, color #F0EAD9 creates a sense of spacious, clean calm and orderly tranquility. #F0EAD9 feels more sterile and less organic than its warmer counterpart, promoting clarity, hygiene, and a serene, minimalist mindset. #F0EAD9 color is luxury defined by absence of flaw. Symbolically, color #F0EAD9 represents achieved perfection, blank slates, and ideal beginnings. #F0EAD9 is the color of a pristine canvas or a sophisticated, neutral foundation. Culturally, #F0EAD9 is prevalent in wedding aesthetics, modern art galleries, and luxury skincare branding, where #F0EAD9 conveys an aspirational sense of flawless beauty and serene order. #F0EAD9 alternate color #F0EAD9 offers a more contemporary, less narrative-driven interpretation of preciousness, focusing on light and space over story and texture.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0EAD9 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
#F0EAD9
RGB
rgb(240, 234, 217)
HSL
hsl(44°, 43%, 90%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 10%, 94%)
XYZ
77.8824 82.3807 77.4419
Yxy
82.3807 0.3276 0.3466
Hunter Lab
90.7638 -0.3527 3.2790
CIE-Lab
92.7426 -0.8355 8.9611

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green234 / 255 (92%)
92%
Blue217 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0EAD9 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

#F0EAD9 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 #F0EAD9 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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#F0EAD9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0EAD9 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

#F0EAD9

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0EAD9;

Text Color

color: #F0EAD9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0EAD9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0EAD940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0EAD9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0EAD9 0%, #b89c4e 100%);

#F0EAD9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F0EAD9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.