Transcendence
Also known as: Skullfire , Warm Sun , Weathered Plastic , Limestone Quarry
Transcendence is what happens when yellow turns pale and lively. The effect is sunny and uplifting, made for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.92:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Transcendence color codes
- HEX
- #F8F4D8
- RGB
- rgb(248, 244, 216)
- RGBA
- rgba(248, 244, 216, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 70%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 13%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(96.0 -2.0 14.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.3% 0.037 100.4)
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: cornsilk #FFF8DC · ΔE 1.6
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Transcendence 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: 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, 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 Transcendence
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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 Transcendence 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 1.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.92:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Transcendence background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Transcendence
Transcendence with its complement
Soft neighbors of Transcendence
Transcendence triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cornsilk #FFF8DC · ΔE 1.6
- Moon Sugar #F5F5DA · ΔE 1.7
- Warm Light #FFF9D8 · ΔE 1.9
- Mayonnaise #F6EED1 · ΔE 2.0
- Buttermilk #FFFEE4 · ΔE 2.4
- Giggle #EFF0D3 · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Transcendence is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
Transcendence FAQs
What color is Transcendence?
Transcendence is a light yellow with the hex code #F8F4D8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 70% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Transcendence?
The hex code for Transcendence is #F8F4D8. In RGB it's rgb(248, 244, 216), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 3%).
What colors go well with Transcendence?
Transcendence pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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