Delicate Seashell color: hex code #FFEFDD
Delicate Seashell has the hex code #FFEFDD. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 93.7% green and 86.7% blue (255, 239, 221).
Its hue angle is 32°, with 100% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 13% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.64:1).
Delicate Seashell (#FFEFDD) color codes
| HEX | #FFEFDD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 239, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 93.7%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 100%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(32, 13%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.25, 2.49, 10.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.25, 10.93, 76.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.157, 88.215, 80.934) | |
| Decimal | 16773085 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Delicate Seashell, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FFEFDD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFEFDD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FFEFDD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5efdcProtanopia
no red cones#f9f3ddDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffebeaTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffefdd; }
.text { color: #ffefdd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffefdd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 239 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffefdd, #feffdd); }Similar colors
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See #FFEFDD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFEFDD?
- #FFEFDD is a very light, vivid orange known as Delicate Seashell. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Delicate Seashell?
- The RGB value is 255, 239, 221: 255 red, 239 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Delicate Seashell?
- The complementary color is #DDEDFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFEFDD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.64:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.