Polished Pearl color: hex code #F8EDD3
Polished Pearl has the hex code #F8EDD3. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.3% red, 92.9% green and 82.7% blue (248, 237, 211).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 73% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 15% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.05:1).
Polished Pearl (#F8EDD3) color codes
| HEX | #F8EDD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(248, 237, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.3%, 92.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 73%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 15%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.98, -0.5, 13.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.98, 13.94, 92.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.753, 85.229, 73.812) | |
| Decimal | 16313811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Polished Pearl, 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 #F8EDD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F8EDD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.05:1 | 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 #F8EDD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4ecd1Protanopia
no red cones#f6efd4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe8e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f8edd3; }
.text { color: #f8edd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f8edd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(248 237 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8edd3, #f1f8d3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Papaya Whip.
See #F8EDD3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F8EDD3?
- #F8EDD3 is a very light, moderate orange known as Polished Pearl. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Polished Pearl?
- The RGB value is 248, 237, 211: 248 red, 237 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Polished Pearl?
- The complementary color is #D3DEF8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F8EDD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.05:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.