Magnolia
Also known as: Lead Glass, Pinch of Pearl, Sweet Frosting, Snug Cottage
Expect bright and alert associations from Magnolia — a pale yellow well suited to kids' apps and summer palettes. Magnolia plays well with white tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 19.92:1 on black clears AA.
Magnolia color codes
- HEX
- #FFF9E4
- RGB
- rgb(255, 249, 228)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 249, 228, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 100%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 11%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(98.0 -0.5 10.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.1% 0.028 93.7)
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 2.3
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Magnolia 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 Magnolia
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Magnolia 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 1.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.92:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Magnolia background: #000000
Palettes featuring Magnolia
Magnolia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Magnolia
Magnolia triad
Similar colors
- Star Dust#F9F3DD · ΔE 1.3
- Diamond#FAF7E2 · ΔE 1.5
- Cornsilk#FFF8DC · ΔE 2.3
- Full Moon#F4F3E0 · ΔE 2.6
- Moonlight#F6EED5 · ΔE 2.7
- Bianca#F4EFE0 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Magnolia is closest to Cotton Ball.
Magnolia FAQs
What color is Magnolia?
Magnolia is a light yellow with the hex code #FFF9E4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 100% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Magnolia?
The hex code for Magnolia is #FFF9E4. In RGB it's rgb(255, 249, 228), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 0%).
What colors go well with Magnolia?
Magnolia pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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