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.
Reference
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)
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 orange 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: 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. It turns 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, 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 Seashell
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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 Seashell 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 19.55:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Seashell background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Seashell
Seashell with its complement
Soft neighbors of Seashell
Seashell triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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