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Seashell color

A very light pinkish white named after the inside of a seashell, and a standard web color name. It brings soft warmth to backgrounds, beach decor and bridal palettes.

Also known as: Seashell white.

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The hex code for seashell is #FFF5EE. In RGB it is rgb(255, 245, 238), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 0, 4, 7, 0.

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Colors similar to seashell

Linen#FAF0E6Floral white#FFFAF0Porcelain#F4F1EAOff-white#FAF9F6Old lace#FDF5E6Snow white#FFFAFA

About seashell

Seashell (#FFF5EE) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 255 red, 245 green and 238 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in web, coastal decor, weddings.

Swatch of Seashell with its shades from light to dark · #FFF5EE
Seashell · #FFF5EE

Seashell shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Seashell outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with seashell or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

Quiet luxurySummer · MenQuiet luxuryWinter · MenMountainWinter · MenQuiet luxurySpring · MenMinimalistSpring · MenMinimalistSummer · MenBohoFall · MenQuiet luxuryFall · Men

Seashell color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Alice blue
AnalogousClose to: Lavender blush, Ivory
TriadicClose to: Honeydew, Magnolia
Split complementaryClose to: Mint cream, Magnolia
TetradicClose to: Honeydew, Alice blue, Magnolia

Seashell color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Seashell
Analogous palette · Seashell
Complementary palette · Seashell
Triadic palette · Seashell
With neutrals palette · Seashell
With an accent palette · Seashell

Seashell contrast with text

White textContrast 1.1:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 19.5:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --seashell: #FFF5EE;
  --seashell-rgb: 255, 245, 238;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--seashell); }
.text { color: var(--seashell); }

Colors similar to seashell

Cotton whiteWhite smokeAlabasterChalk white

Themed palettes with this color

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More whites

WhiteIvoryCreamBoneOff-whiteSnow whitePearlAlabasterLinenWhite smokeVanillaEggshellAntique whiteEcruFloral whiteOld laceMagnoliaMint creamHoneydewWarm whiteOyster whiteChalk whitePorcelainGhost white
Swatch of Seashell with its shades from light to dark · #FFF5EE
Swatch of Seashell with its shades from light to dark · #FFF5EE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for seashell?

The hex code for seashell is #FFF5EE. In RGB it is rgb(255, 245, 238), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 0, 4, 7, 0.

What is the complementary color of seashell?

Its complement on the color wheel is #EEF8FF, close to alice blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on seashell?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.1:1, while with black it is 19.5:1.