#F8EFDA

#F8EFDA

Color Values

HEX

#F8EFDA

RGB

248, 239, 218

HSL

42.0, 68.2%, 91.4%

HSV

42.0, 12.1%, 97.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.6%, 12.1%, 2.7%

OKLCH

0.9536 0.0293 87.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F8EFDA;
color: #F8EFDA;
border-color: #F8EFDA;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 100 #FFEDD5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

18.35:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F8EFDA?

RGB(248, 239, 218) · HSL(42.0, 68.2%, 91.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 3.6%, 12.1%, 2.7%)

Does #F8EFDA meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F8EFDA?

Use 000000 text on a #F8EFDA background; contrast on black is 18.35:1.