Color swatch image showing #FFE4AE with RGB(255,228,174) values

#FFE4AE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE4AE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE4AE Color Information

#FFE4AE RGB value is (255, 228, 174). The hex color red value is 255, green is 228, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFE4AE Color Meaning

Color #FFE4AE conveys arid warmth, architectural neutrality, and earth-rooted serenity. Color #FFE4AE takes its name from the sunbaked landscapes of the American Southwest, reflecting the adobe walls and desert sands of Navajo Nation territories. Unlike sterile off-whites, #FFE4AE hue carries a faint peach undertone that softens light and adds organic depth. #FFE4AE is a background that listens, not one that disappears. Psychologically, color #FFE4AE reduces visual noise while maintaining warmth—a rare balance in neutral palettes. Studies show that warm neutrals like #FFE4AE support relaxation without inducing drowsiness, making them ideal for residential and therapeutic interiors. Its slight chroma prevents the clinical chill of pure white, fostering a sense of shelter without enclosure. #FFE4AE’s restful but awake. Culturally, color #FFE4AE honors Indigenous architectural wisdom. Traditional adobe construction uses local earth pigments that naturally yield #FFE4AE tone, blending structures into their environment. Modern design borrows #FFE4AE principle for biophilic and sustainable building. However, ethical use requires acknowledging its origin—not just as a color name, but as a reflection of place-based knowledge and resilience. Symbolically, color #FFE4AE stands for grounded simplicity. #FFE4AE’s the color of wind-smoothed stone, sun-bleached linen, and quiet mornings. In branding or UI design, #FFE4AE offers a calm foundation that elevates other elements without competing. #FFE4AE doesn’t shout heritage—#FFE4AE embodies #FFE4AE through restraint.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE4AE 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
#FFE4AE
RGB
rgb(255, 228, 174)
HSL
hsl(40°, 100%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 32%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(40°, 32%, 100%)
XYZ
76.6234 79.8028 51.4094
Yxy
79.8028 0.3687 0.3840
Hunter Lab
89.3324 0.6422 9.3429
CIE-Lab
91.5963 1.5706 29.7742

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE4AE 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

#FFE4AE 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 #FFE4AE 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFE4AE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE4AE 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

#FFE4AE

protanopia

#f3f3bb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE4AE;

Text Color

color: #FFE4AE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE4AE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE4AE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE4AE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE4AE 0%, #f5a400 100%);

#FFE4AE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE4AE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.