Color swatch image showing #FFF8EB with RGB(255,248,235) values

#FFF8EB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8EB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8EB Color Information

#FFF8EB RGB value is (255, 248, 235). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 96 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 8 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8EB Color Meaning

Color #FFF8EB radiates universal softness, luminous neutrality, and inclusive calm. Color #FFF8EB is a warm off-white named after the average color of the universe—as calculated by astronomers from galaxy light. #FFF8EB’s softer than white, brighter than beige, and imbued with subtle cosmic poetry. In wellness and editorial design, #FFF8EB hue creates spaces that feel expansive yet comforting, common in meditation apps, literary magazines, and premium hospitality. Psychological research shows #FFF8EB reduces anxiety more effectively than cool whites by mimicking natural daylight at dawn. Functionally, color #FFF8EB excels as a background in digital and print media. #FFF8EB 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 #FFF8EB versus standard ivory—ideal for mindfulness and storytelling platforms. Symbolically, color #FFF8EB represents belonging on a universal scale. #FFF8EB is not the white of void but of collective light—galaxies merged, voices blended, moments shared. In spiritual contexts, #FFF8EB aligns with the crown chakra’s unified mode: connection without boundary. Designers choose color #FFF8EB when they want to signal neutrality with wonder. Its calm is cosmic, not cold.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8EB 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
#FFF8EB
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 235)
HSL
hsl(39°, 100%, 96%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(39°, 8%, 100%)
XYZ
89.8028 94.3930 92.0838
Yxy
94.3930 0.3250 0.3417
Hunter Lab
97.1561 0.0769 3.0625
CIE-Lab
97.7901 0.1551 7.0552

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue235 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8EB 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

#FFF8EB 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 #FFF8EB 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

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF8EB 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

#FFF8EB

protanopia

#fcfcee

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8EB;

Text Color

color: #FFF8EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8EB 0%, #ffae18 100%);

#FFF8EB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF8EB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.