#FFEDDF
Closest named color: Linen (#FAF0E6). oklch(95.7% 0.027 60.4), rgb(255, 237, 223).
Aa
Black text reads best on this color (18.43:1).
About this color
#FFEDDF is a very light close to neutral grey. In OKLCH its lightness is 96%, its chroma 0.027. It has too little chroma to lean warm or cool. The nearest named color is Linen (#FAF0E6), ΔE 0.011 away. Black text reads best on it, at 18.43:1.
| Hue family | Neutrals |
| Lightness | very light (96%) |
| Chroma | close to neutral grey (0.027) |
| Temperature | neutral |
| Nearest name | Linen (#FAF0E6) |
| Black text | 18.43:1 |
| White text | 1.13:1 |
Values
| HEX | #FFEDDF |
| RGB | rgb(255, 237, 223) |
| HSL | hsl(26, 100%, 94%) |
| OKLCH | oklch(95.7% 0.027 60.4) |
Contrast
WCAG 2 contrast ratios are the conformance target: AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, AAA needs 7:1. APCA Lc values are supplementary guidance from the WCAG 3 drafts.
| Pair | WCAG 2 | Result | APCA | APCA guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text on #FFEDDF | 1.13:1 | Fails | Lc -7.6 | Not readable |
| Black text on #FFEDDF | 18.43:1 | AAA | Lc 97.1 | Preferred for body text |
| #FFEDDF text on white | 1.13:1 | Fails | Lc 0.0 | Not readable |
| #FFEDDF text on black | 18.43:1 | AAA | Lc -98.1 | Preferred for body text |
Tints and shades
A 50–950 scale built in OKLCH: the hue is held, lightness follows a Tailwind v4-like curve, and every step is kept inside the sRGB gamut. This color sits at step 50.
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Step 50
50 (this color)
#FFEDDF
oklch(95.7% 0.027 60.4)
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Step 100
100
#EFE8E3
oklch(93.5% 0.01 58.2)
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Step 200
200
#E3D6CD
oklch(88.4% 0.019 57.2)
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Step 300
300
#D2BCAB
oklch(80.9% 0.034 60)
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Step 400
400
#BB997E
oklch(70.7% 0.056 60.2)
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Step 500
500
#AA805D
oklch(63.2% 0.071 60.8)
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Step 600
600
#956843
oklch(55.6% 0.078 59.7)
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Step 700
700
#7F5735
oklch(49.2% 0.072 60.3)
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Step 800
800
#67472C
oklch(42.7% 0.06 60.4)
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Step 900
900
#543C28
oklch(37.8% 0.046 60.5)
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Step 950
950
#312318
oklch(27% 0.029 59.3)
#FFEDDF with color blindness
Simulated with the Machado et al. (2009) model. ΔE is how far the color moves: below about 0.02 you would not notice a change.
| Vision | Seen as | Shift (ΔE) |
|---|---|---|
| Protanopia (no red cones) | #F3EEDE | 0.016 |
| Deuteranopia (no green cones) | #F7F2DF | 0.016 |
| Tritanopia (no blue cones) | #FFE9E9 | 0.020 |
| Achromatopsia (no color) | #F0F0F0 | 0.027 |
Harmonies
Hue rotations in OKLCH that keep this color's lightness and chroma.
Complementary
The opposite hue (180°).
- #FFEDDF
#FFEDDF
oklch(95.7% 0.027 60.4)
- #E4F3FF
#E4F3FF
oklch(95.7% 0.023 241.9)
Analogous
Neighbouring hues, 30° either side.
Split complementary
The two hues beside the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three hues spaced 120° apart.
Palettes with this color
Curated palettes that contain a color within ΔE 0.04 (OKLab) of #FFEDDF, closest first.
Similar named colors
The eight closest entries in our named color list, with their ΔE distance.
- Linen #FAF0E6 ΔE 0.011
- Antique White #FAEBD7 ΔE 0.013
- Papaya Whip #FFEFD5 ΔE 0.016
- Old Lace #FDF5E6 ΔE 0.019
- Apricot #FFE5D9 ΔE 0.019
- Blanched Almond #FFEBCD ΔE 0.022
- Seashell #FFF5EE ΔE 0.023
- Misty Rose #FFE4E1 ΔE 0.024
Use #FFEDDF in your product
Turn it into light and dark UI roles checked for contrast, then export to Tailwind v4, shadcn/ui, CSS or design tokens.