#FFF9EE

#FFF9EE

Color Values

HEX

#FFF9EE

RGB

255, 249, 238

HSL

38.8, 100.0%, 96.7%

HSV

38.8, 6.7%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.4%, 6.7%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9838 0.0159 82.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FFF9EE;
color: #FFF9EE;
border-color: #FFF9EE;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 50 #FFF7ED

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

20.04:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFF9EE?

RGB(255, 249, 238) · HSL(38.8, 100.0%, 96.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 2.4%, 6.7%, 0.0%)

Does #FFF9EE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FFF9EE?

Use 000000 text on a #FFF9EE background; contrast on black is 20.04:1.