Cornsilk
Also known as: Bavarian Cream , Buttermelon , Daystar , Silken Tofu
Cornsilk holds a pale position in the yellow range and reads as sunny and uplifting. You'll see it used 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.
Reference
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)
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 yellow 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: 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cornsilk
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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 Cornsilk 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 1.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cornsilk background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cornsilk
Cornsilk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cornsilk
Cornsilk triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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