Seashell hex code
The hex code for seashell is #FFF5EE. In RGB that is rgb(255, 245, 238) and in HSL it is hsl(25, 100%, 97%).
The hex code for seashell is #FFF5EE. In RGB that is rgb(255, 245, 238) and in HSL it is hsl(25, 100%, 97%).
Seashell · #FFF5EE
Colour codes
- HEX
- #FFF5EE
- RGB
- rgb(255, 245, 238)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 100%, 97%)
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 7, 0
- CSS name
- seashell
- Contrast on white
- 1.07:1
- Contrast on black
- 19.55:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #fff7f1
40% lighter · #fff9f5
60% lighter · #fffbf8
80% lighter · #fffdfc
20% darker · #ccc4be
40% darker · #99938f
60% darker · #66625f
80% darker · #333130
Complementary colour
Seashell · #FFF5EE
Opposite on the colour wheel · #f0f9ff
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for seashell?
The hex code for seashell is #FFF5EE. In RGB that is rgb(255, 245, 238) and in HSL it is hsl(25, 100%, 97%).
Can I use seashell for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 on white and 19.55:1 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 seashell?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #F0F9FF. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of seashell instead.
Is seashell a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword seashell, so color: seashell and color: #FFF5EE render exactly the same.