#F8F9E3 Color Information

Hex color code: #F8F9E3

A delicate yellow shade, #F8F9E3 appears as (248, 249, 227) in RGB and (63°, 65%, 93%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameOld Lace
HEX
#F8F9E3
RGB
248, 249, 227
HSL
63°, 65%, 93%
CMYK
0%, 0%, 9%, 2%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #F8F9E3;
background-color: #F8F9E3;
border-color: #F8F9E3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #F8F9E3;
border: 2px solid #F8F9E3;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#F8F9E3]
text-[#F8F9E3]
border-[#F8F9E3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_F8F9E3]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F8F9E3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #F8F9E3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #F8F9E3; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #F8F9E3; background-color: #F8F9E315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #F8F9E320; border-left: 4px solid #F8F9E3; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #F8F9E3; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #F8F9E3 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

248, 249, 227

Red: 248 / Green: 249 / Blue: 227

HSL

63°, 65%, 93%

Hue: 63° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 93%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 9%, 2%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 2%

What color is #F8F9E3?

#F8F9E3 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #F8F9E3 to RGB:

rgb(248, 249, 227)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #F8F9E3 to HSL:

hsl(63, 65%, 93%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #F8F9E3 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 2%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A ethereal yellow tone, #F8F9E3 has RGB (248, 249, 227) and HSL (63°, 65%, 93%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #F8F9E3 is #E3E2F9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #F9EEE2.

Use #F8F9E3 in CSS: color: #F8F9E3 or background-color: #F8F9E3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #F8F9E3

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 19.65:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F9E3?

#F8F9E3 is a ethereal yellow color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #F8F9E3?

#F8F9E3 in RGB is (248, 249, 227) - 248 red, 249 green, and 227 blue.

How to use #F8F9E3 in CSS?

Use #F8F9E3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #F8F9E3?

#E3E2F9 (complementary), #F9EEE2 (analogous), and #E8EBA2 (lighter shade) work well with #F8F9E3.