Cornsilk
Also known as: Bavarian Cream, Buttermelon, Daystar, Silken Tofu
Part of the yellow family, Cornsilk pairs a pale base with a sunny and uplifting presence — ideal for cheerful branding and kids' apps. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.71:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cornsilk color codes
- HEX
- #FFF8DC
- RGB
- rgb(255, 248, 220)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 248, 220, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 100%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 14%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.6 -1.0 14.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.7% 0.037 95.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cornsilk#FFF8DC · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 2.6 · 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 Cornsilk works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cornsilk
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cornsilk 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 1.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.71:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cornsilk background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cornsilk
Cornsilk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cornsilk
Cornsilk triad
Similar colors
- Transcendence#F8F4D8 · ΔE 1.6
- Warm Light#FFF9D8 · ΔE 1.7
- Mayonnaise#F6EED1 · ΔE 2.1
- Star Dust#F9F3DD · ΔE 2.2
- Hazelwood#FFF3D5 · ΔE 2.3
- Moonlight#F6EED5 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cornsilk is closest to Cotton Ball.
Cornsilk FAQs
What color is Cornsilk?
Cornsilk is a light yellow with the hex code #FFF8DC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 100% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cornsilk?
The hex code for Cornsilk is #FFF8DC. In RGB it's rgb(255, 248, 220), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cornsilk?
Cornsilk pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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