Cornsilk hex code
The hex code for cornsilk is #FFF8DC. In RGB that is rgb(255, 248, 220) and in HSL it is hsl(48, 100%, 93%).
The hex code for cornsilk is #FFF8DC. In RGB that is rgb(255, 248, 220) and in HSL it is hsl(48, 100%, 93%).
Cornsilk · #FFF8DC
Colour codes
- HEX
- #FFF8DC
- RGB
- rgb(255, 248, 220)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 100%, 93%)
- CMYK
- 0, 3, 14, 0
- CSS name
- cornsilk
- Contrast on white
- 1.07:1
- Contrast on black
- 19.71:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #fff9e3
40% lighter · #fffbea
60% lighter · #fffcf1
80% lighter · #fffef8
20% darker · #ccc6b0
40% darker · #999584
60% darker · #666358
80% darker · #33322c
Complementary colour
Cornsilk · #FFF8DC
Opposite on the colour wheel · #dbe2ff
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for cornsilk?
The hex code for cornsilk is #FFF8DC. In RGB that is rgb(255, 248, 220) and in HSL it is hsl(48, 100%, 93%).
Can I use cornsilk for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 on white and 19.71:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with cornsilk?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #DBE2FF. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of cornsilk instead.
Is cornsilk a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword cornsilk, so color: cornsilk and color: #FFF8DC render exactly the same.