Color swatch image showing #FFF8D2 with RGB(255,248,210) values
Color swatch image showing #FFF8D2 with RGB(255,248,210) values

#FFF8D2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8D2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8D2 Color Information

#FFF8D2 RGB value is (255, 248, 210). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 210. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 91 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8D2 Color Meaning

Color #FFF8D2 is slightly more yellow and brighter than #FDF4E3, closely resembling classic “ivory” or “eggshell.” #FFF8D2 conveys similar meanings but with heightened luminosity and a touch more vintage charm. Color #FFF8D2 functions beautifully in heritage publishing, vintage fashion, and pastry branding—evoking aged paper, buttercream frosting, and sunlit lace. #FFF8D2 signals nostalgia with cleanliness, not decay. In digital interfaces, #FFF8D2 creates a warm canvas for deep text, reducing glare while maintaining readability. Culturally, #FFF8D2 reflects domestic elegance that endures: tea sets, recipe cards, heirloom quilts. Designers use color #FFF8D2 when they want brightness with memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8D2 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
#FFF8D2
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 210)
HSL
hsl(51°, 100%, 91%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 18%, 100%)
XYZ
86.4403 93.0479 74.3769
Yxy
93.0479 0.3405 0.3665
Hunter Lab
96.4613 -1.7927 7.6587
CIE-Lab
97.2471 -3.7059 19.1143

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue210 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8D2 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

#FFF8D2 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 #FFF8D2 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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#FFF8D2

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF8D2 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

#FFF8D2

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8D2;

Text Color

color: #FFF8D2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8D2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8D240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8D2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8D2 0%, #ffda0a 100%);

#FFF8D2 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF8D2 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.