Color swatch image showing #FFF8CE with RGB(255,248,206) values
Color swatch image showing #FFF8CE with RGB(255,248,206) values

#FFF8CE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8CE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8CE Color Information

#FFF8CE RGB value is (255, 248, 206). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 90 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8CE Color Meaning

Color #FFF8CE signifies delicate warmth, soft optimism, and gentle illumination. Its pale yellow tone evokes airy sweetness and light-hearted comfort. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon (#FFF8CE) fosters relaxation, mental clarity, and subtle inspiration. In design, Lemon Chiffon (#FFF8CE) serves as a background or accent in soft, pastel, or romantic palettes. Symbolically, #FFF8CE represents lightness, serenity, and understated charm. Spiritually, Lemon Chiffon (#FFF8CE) encourages calm mindfulness, emotional clarity, and gentle focus. Culturally, #FFF8CE is tied to subtle elegance, airy spaces, and refined aesthetic expression.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8CE 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
#FFF8CE
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 206)
HSL
hsl(51°, 100%, 90%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 19%, 100%)
XYZ
85.9480 92.8510 71.7846
Yxy
92.8510 0.3430 0.3705
Hunter Lab
96.3592 -2.0641 8.3260
CIE-Lab
97.1671 -4.2827 21.0471

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8CE 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

#FFF8CE 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 #FFF8CE 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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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 #FFF8CE 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

#FFF8CE

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8CE;

Text Color

color: #FFF8CE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8CE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8CE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8CE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8CE 0%, #ffda07 100%);

#FFF8CE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF8CE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.