Color swatch image showing #FFF8E3 with RGB(255,248,227) values

#FFF8E3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8E3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8E3 Color Information

#FFF8E3 RGB value is (255, 248, 227). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 227. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 95 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8E3 Color Meaning

Color #FFF8E3 radiates universal softness, luminous neutrality, and inclusive calm. Color #FFF8E3 is a warm off-white named after the average color of the universe—as calculated by astronomers from galaxy light. #FFF8E3’s softer than white, brighter than beige, and imbued with subtle cosmic poetry. In wellness and editorial design, #FFF8E3 hue creates spaces that feel expansive yet comforting, common in meditation apps, literary magazines, and premium hospitality. Psychological research shows #FFF8E3 reduces anxiety more effectively than cool whites by mimicking natural daylight at dawn. Functionally, color #FFF8E3 excels as a background in digital and print media. #FFF8E3 provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals and navies, meeting accessibility standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on bright white stock, where its luminance enhances perceived quality. Consumer studies reveal higher emotional engagement with content framed in color #FFF8E3 versus standard ivory—ideal for mindfulness and storytelling platforms. Symbolically, color #FFF8E3 represents belonging on a universal scale. #FFF8E3 is not the white of void but of collective light—galaxies merged, voices blended, moments shared. In spiritual contexts, #FFF8E3 aligns with the crown chakra’s unified mode: connection without boundary. Designers choose color #FFF8E3 when they want to signal neutrality with wonder. Its calm is cosmic, not cold.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8E3 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
#FFF8E3
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 227)
HSL
hsl(45°, 100%, 95%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 11%, 100%)
XYZ
88.6725 93.9409 86.1319
Yxy
93.9409 0.3299 0.3496
Hunter Lab
96.9231 -0.5546 4.6149
CIE-Lab
97.6082 -1.1277 10.9075

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue227 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8E3 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

#FFF8E3 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 #FFF8E3 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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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 #FFF8E3 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

#FFF8E3

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8E3;

Text Color

color: #FFF8E3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8E3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8E340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8E3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8E3 0%, #ffc415 100%);

#FFF8E3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF8E3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.