Marshmallow
Also known as: Marble White, Crepe Silk White, Fog White, Atrium White
Marshmallow is a pale, gentle yellow that reads as bright and alert. It shines in kids' apps and summer palettes. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.06:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Marshmallow color codes
- HEX
- #F0EEE4
- RGB
- rgb(240, 238, 228)
- RGBA
- rgba(240, 238, 228, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 29%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 5%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(94.0 -0.6 5.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.8% 0.013 97.4)
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: floralwhite#FFFAF0 · ΔE 3.0
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · 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 Marshmallow 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Marshmallow
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Marshmallow 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 1.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.06:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Marshmallow background: #000000
Palettes featuring Marshmallow
Marshmallow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Marshmallow
Marshmallow triad
Similar colors
- Polar Bear#EAE9E0 · ΔE 1.2
- Open Book#F5F1E5 · ΔE 1.3
- Salt#EFEDE6 · ΔE 1.4
- Palladian#EEE9DF · ΔE 1.8
- Fogtown#EEF0E7 · ΔE 1.9
- Cumulus#F3F3E6 · ΔE 2.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Marshmallow is closest to First Snow.
Marshmallow FAQs
What color is Marshmallow?
Marshmallow is a light yellow with the hex code #F0EEE4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 29% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Marshmallow?
The hex code for Marshmallow is #F0EEE4. In RGB it's rgb(240, 238, 228), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 6%).
What colors go well with Marshmallow?
Marshmallow pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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