#F4EFE4
- Brightness
- 239.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 41°, 42%, 93%
- HSV V %
- 96%
- Lab
- 94.6, -0.2, 5.9
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 2%, 7%, 4%
- PNG size
- 3.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, soft warm hue
Recommended text: Black (18.31:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F4EFE4
Common Name: Soft Ivory
RGB: (244, 239, 228)
HSL: (39°, 43%, 91%)
Contrast:
vs White: 91.3:8.7, AA Pass
vs Black: 5.2:94.8, AA Fail
Mood Blurb:
Soft Ivory is a timeless, calm shade that evokes purity, sophistication, and subtle elegance. It has an air of understated luxury, often seen in minimalist and contemporary designs, and is favored for creating serene spaces. Its light, neutral quality makes it an excellent backdrop for both modern and traditional aesthetics, providing a balanced contrast to bold accent colors.
Notable Matches:
- Kelly Moore: Sandpiper Place - #F4EFE4 (Exact Match)
- Sherwin-Williams: Whitetail - #F4EFE4 (Exact Match)
- Behr: Palais White - #F5F0E5
- Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White - #F7F3E8
- Benjamin Moore: Cloud White - #F3F2E7
Why Designers Use It:
Soft Ivory is a highly versatile color widely used in interior design and architecture. It offers a calming, elegant, and neutral tone that pairs well with almost any color palette, making it a preferred choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. The shade is also a popular selection for branding in industries that aim to convey sophistication and purity, such as luxury goods, beauty, and high-end real estate. Furthermore, its soft neutrality makes it ideal for creating spacious, light-filled interiors. In regional contexts, this color often aligns with traditional values, offering a sense of timelessness, while also embracing modern trends like Scandinavian minimalism and Japandi style. It is commonly used in both residential and commercial spaces, including high-end hotels, spas, and boutique offices, due to its ability to invoke a sense of calm and refinement.