Cosmic Latte

HEX: #FFF8E7 | Modern Palette

On White
1.06:1
FAIL
On Black
19.83:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFF8E7
RGB
255, 248, 231
HSL
42°, 100% ,95%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 0

About Cosmic Latte

Cosmic Latte (#FFF8E7) is a color with RGB(255, 248, 231) and HSL(42.5°, 100%, 95.3%). 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 #E7EEFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #E7FFF8 and #F8E7FF. The name comes from Cosmic Latte (English).

  • HEX: #FFF8E7
  • RGB: 255, 248, 231
  • HSL: 42.5°, 100%, 95.3%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #E7EEFF
  • Triadic colors: #E7FFF8, #F8E7FF
  • The name comes from Cosmic Latte (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

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 #FFF8E7 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #FAFAE7
Protanopia #F9F9E7
Tritanopia #FFF6F6
Achromatopsia #F8F8F8

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmic Latte (#FFF8E7) is a color with RGB(255, 248, 231) and HSL(42.5°, 100%, 95.3%).

#FFF8E7 pairs strongly with #E7EEFF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFF8E7 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFF8E7 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Cosmic Latte is linked to Cosmic Latte from English, meaning The average color of the universe.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Cosmic Latte
Meaning The average color of the universe
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 21st Century

History

In 2001, a team of astronomers from Johns Hopkins University, led by Karl Glazebrook and Ivan Baldry, determined the average color of the universe. Initially, they reported the color as a greenish-turquoise. However, a correction was published in 2002, stating that the color was actually a beige-white, due to an error in the software that calculated the color. The name 'Cosmic Latte' was chosen from a poll of suggestions from the team members, with the winning suggestion coming from a team member who had just ordered a latte.

First Recorded Use

2002

Cultural Associations

The name 'Cosmic Latte' quickly gained popularity due to its evocative and somewhat whimsical nature, contrasting with the scientific rigor of its discovery. It's often cited in popular science articles and discussions about the universe, representing a tangible, relatable aspect of cosmic data. The color itself, #fff8e7, is a very light, warm beige.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFF8E7;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFF8E7;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFF8E7;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFF8E7,
        #E7EEFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFF8E7,
        #E7EEFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cosmic-latte: #FFF8E7;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cosmic-latte-r: 255;
$cosmic-latte-g: 248;
$cosmic-latte-b: 231;

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