#FFF8D5
- Brightness
- 246.4
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 50°, 100%, 92%
- HSV V %
- 100%
- Lab
- 97.3, -3.3, 17.7
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 3%, 16%, 0%
- PNG size
- 5.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, intense warm hue
Recommended text: Black (19.64:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #FFF8D5
Common Name: Pale Rays
RGB: (255, 248, 213)
HSL: (47°, 100%, 89%)
Contrast vs White: 17.7% (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 84.9% (AA pass)
Mood: This soft, light shade offers a calming, neutral presence, with a warm, inviting tone that suggests a sense of delicacy and serenity. It invokes feelings of nostalgia and simplicity, often associated with warm interiors, pastel designs, and vintage aesthetics.
Close Matches:
- Dunn-Edwards: Pale Rays (#FFF8D5)
- Benjamin Moore: Ginseng Root (#F6F1CE)
- Behr: Cream Sateen (#FDF5D3)
- Pantone: Béchamel (#F7ECC5)
- Jotun: Tropic Ginger (#F2EAC6)
Why Designers Use It:
This color is often used in interior design for spaces intended to feel soft, airy, and open, like bedrooms or living rooms in homes and boutique shops. Its subtle warmth adds depth without overwhelming, making it ideal for background elements or accent tones. The pale yellow hue, evoking a light creaminess, ties it to natural materials, often used in furniture, textiles, and even kitchenware. It has a connection to vintage trends and cottage-style aesthetics, while also maintaining a modern and minimalist edge. Its low contrast with both white and black makes it a versatile choice for calming designs, perfect for soft lighting environments.