Seashell
Also known as: Ambrosia Ivory, Baby Blossom, White Rabbit, Shea
As a pale take on white, Seashell carries clean and minimal energy that suits medical branding and spacious layouts. Reach for a white companion shade to give Seashell maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 19.55:1 on black clears AA.
Seashell color codes
- HEX
- #FFF5EE
- RGB
- rgb(255, 245, 238)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 245, 238, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 100%, 97%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 7%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.2 2.6 4.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.6% 0.014 57.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: seashell#FFF5EE · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Seashell 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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 Seashell
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Seashell 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 19.55:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Seashell background: #000000
Palettes featuring Seashell
Seashell with its complement
Soft neighbors of Seashell
Seashell triad
Similar colors
- Linen#FAF0E6 · ΔE 1.8
- Fatback#FFF7ED · ΔE 2.0
- Sugar Milk#FFF9F5 · ΔE 2.0
- Alpaca#F9EDE2 · ΔE 2.4
- Powdered#F9F2E7 · ΔE 2.9
- Gardenia#F1E8DF · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Seashell is closest to Cotton Ball.
Seashell FAQs
What color is Seashell?
Seashell is a light white with the hex code #FFF5EE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 100% saturation, and 97% lightness.
What is the hex code for Seashell?
The hex code for Seashell is #FFF5EE. In RGB it's rgb(255, 245, 238), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 0%).
What colors go well with Seashell?
Seashell pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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