Cornsilk

HEX: #FFF8DC | Modern Palette

On White
1.07:1
FAIL
On Black
19.71:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFF8DC
RGB
255, 248, 220
HSL
48°, 100% ,93%
CMYK
0, 3, 14, 0

About Cornsilk

Cornsilk (#FFF8DC) is a color with RGB(255, 248, 220) and HSL(48°, 100%, 93.1%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #DCE3FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #DCFFF8 and #F8DCFF. The name comes from Cornsilk (English).

  • HEX: #FFF8DC
  • RGB: 255, 248, 220
  • HSL: 48°, 100%, 93.1%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #DCE3FF
  • Triadic colors: #DCFFF8, #F8DCFF
  • The name comes from Cornsilk (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFF8DC from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #FAFADC
Protanopia #F9F9DC
Tritanopia #FFF5F5
Achromatopsia #F8F8F8

Frequently Asked Questions

Cornsilk (#FFF8DC) is a color with RGB(255, 248, 220) and HSL(48°, 100%, 93.1%).

#FFF8DC pairs strongly with #DCE3FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFF8DC is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFF8DC is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Cornsilk is linked to Cornsilk from English, meaning The fine, thread-like strands that grow on an ear of corn, typically pale yellow to golden brown..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Cornsilk
Meaning The fine, thread-like strands that grow on an ear of corn, typically pale yellow to golden brown.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a color name)

History

The color name 'Cornsilk' is a direct descriptive term, deriving its name from the appearance of the silk strands found on an ear of corn. These strands are typically a very pale, warm yellow, often with a slight hint of cream or beige. As a color, it falls into the category of off-whites or very light yellows. Its inclusion in standardized color lists, such as X11 color names (where it is #FFF8DC), solidified its recognition as a distinct color in digital and web contexts. Before digital standardization, it would have been used in textile, paint, and fashion industries to describe a specific light yellow hue.

First Recorded Use

The exact first recorded use of 'Cornsilk' as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but its adoption into common color lexicons and early color systems (like those for paints or textiles) would have occurred around the late 19th to early 20th century. The natural object 'cornsilk' has, of course, existed for much longer.

Cultural Associations

The color 'Cornsilk' evokes natural, agricultural, and wholesome imagery due to its direct association with corn. It is often perceived as soft, gentle, and warm. It can be used to suggest a rustic or natural aesthetic. In fashion and interior design, it's a versatile neutral that can provide warmth without being as stark as pure white or as strong as a brighter yellow. It's less common in symbolic contexts than more primary colors but carries connotations of natural light and ripeness.

Similar Named Colors
Beige #F5F5DC ΔE 3.11
Light Yellow #FFFFE0 ΔE 3.42
Eggshell #F0EAD6 ΔE 3.87
Cosmic Latte #FFF8E7 ΔE 3.96

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFF8DC;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFF8DC;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFF8DC;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFF8DC,
        #DCE3FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFF8DC,
        #DCE3FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cornsilk: #FFF8DC;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cornsilk-r: 255;
$cornsilk-g: 248;
$cornsilk-b: 220;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $cornsilk;
    color: rgba($cornsilk-r, $cornsilk-g, $cornsilk-b, 0.8);
}