Ceramic
Also known as: Blanca Peak , White Porcelain , Milk , Laundry White
There is a clean and minimal quality to Ceramic. The vivid, neutral white at #FCFFF9 rewards spacious layouts and product photography. Ceramic plays well with white tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (20.81:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Ceramic color codes
- HEX
- #FCFFF9
- RGB
- rgb(252, 255, 249)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 255, 249, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(90, 100%, 99%)
- HSV
- hsv(90, 2%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(99.6 -1.8 2.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(99.6% 0.008 128.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mintcream #F5FFFA · ΔE 3.0
- RAL 9016: Traffic white #F7FBF5 · ΔE 1.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Ceramic works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ceramic
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Ceramic by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.01:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 20.81:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ceramic background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ceramic
Ceramic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ceramic
Ceramic triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Milk #FDFFF5 · ΔE 1.8
- Lotion #FEFDFA · ΔE 2.7
- Enoki #F8FAEE · ΔE 2.8
- Fogtown #EEF0E7 · ΔE 3.4
- Dove’s Wing #F4F2EA · ΔE 3.4
- Beluga #EFF2F1 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ceramic is closest to White .
FAQ
Ceramic FAQs
What color is Ceramic?
Ceramic is a light white with the hex code #FCFFF9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 90°, 100% saturation, and 99% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ceramic?
The hex code for Ceramic is #FCFFF9. In RGB it's rgb(252, 255, 249), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 0%).
What colors go well with Ceramic?
Ceramic pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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