Marshmallow
Also known as: Marble White , Crepe Silk White , Fog White , Atrium White
Marshmallow brings a bright and alert feel to a palette. This pale yellow suits 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Marshmallow
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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 Marshmallow 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 1.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Marshmallow background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Marshmallow
Marshmallow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Marshmallow
Marshmallow triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Polar Bear #EAE9E0 · ΔE 1.2
- Dove’s Wing #F4F2EA · ΔE 1.3
- Open Book #F5F1E5 · ΔE 1.3
- Salt #EFEDE6 · ΔE 1.4
- Palladian #EEE9DF · ΔE 1.8
- Fogtown #EEF0E7 · ΔE 1.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Marshmallow is closest to Diamond Cut .
FAQ
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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