Color swatch image showing #FFF8E0 with RGB(255,248,224) values

#FFF8E0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8E0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8E0 Color Information

#FFF8E0 RGB value is (255, 248, 224). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 224. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 94 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8E0 Color Meaning

Color #FFF8E0 offers luminous softness, tactile warmth, and historical gentleness. Color #FFF8E0 is a warm off-white with subtle yellow undertones—named after the delicate fibers surrounding corn kernels. Unlike stark white, #FFF8E0 carries organic warmth; unlike beige, #FFF8E0 retains brightness. In interior and editorial design, #FFF8E0 hue creates spaces that feel clean yet inviting, common in heritage homes, bridal packaging, and archival publishing. Psychological research shows #FFF8E0 reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance in luxury contexts. Functionally, color #FFF8E0 excels as a background in both print and digital media. #FFF8E0 provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals and navies, meeting accessibility standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and recycled stocks, where its warmth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies reveal higher perceived value for products presented against color #FFF8E0 versus standard ivory—ideal for skincare, stationery, and premium food. Symbolically, color #FFF8E0 represents care that protects. #FFF8E0 is the color of heirloom linens, hand-stitched quilts, and preserved documents. In spiritual contexts, #FFF8E0 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through preservation. Designers choose color #FFF8E0 when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not weak.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8E0 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
#FFF8E0
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 224)
HSL
hsl(46°, 100%, 94%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 12%, 100%)
XYZ
88.2619 93.7766 83.9698
Yxy
93.7766 0.3318 0.3525
Hunter Lab
96.8383 -0.7832 5.1770
CIE-Lab
97.5419 -1.5974 12.3542

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue224 / 255 (88%)
88%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8E0 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

#FFF8E0 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 #FFF8E0 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF8E0 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

#FFF8E0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8E0;

Text Color

color: #FFF8E0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8E0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8E040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8E0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8E0 0%, #ffc812 100%);

#FFF8E0 Color FAQs

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