Ceramic

Also known as: Blanca Peak, White Porcelain, Milk, Laundry White

A vivid white with a clean and minimal character, Ceramic works beautifully for spacious layouts and product photography. Ceramic plays well with white tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (20.81:1), but avoid it as text on white.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle green undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Ceramic

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.01:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 20.81:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Ceramic background: #000000

Palettes featuring Ceramic

Ceramic with its complement

Soft neighbors of Ceramic

Ceramic triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ceramic is closest to White.

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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