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CSS named color

SeaShell Color Code

SeaShell is a very light off-white with the hex code #FFF5EE. In RGB it is rgb(255, 245, 238), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 0%).

SeaShell
#FFF5EE

Color values

In CSS you can write it as the keyword seashell.

White text on SeaShell has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 and black text 19.55:1, so black text is the more readable choice.

The closest Tailwind CSS color is Orange 50 (#FFF7ED).

Use SeaShell in CSS

.element {
  color: seashell;
  background-color: #fff5ee;
  border-color: rgb(255, 245, 238);
}

Tints and shades of SeaShell

Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.

Colors that go with SeaShell

Color-wheel harmonies built from #FFF5EE. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.

Complementary

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Opposite hues for maximum contrast and energetic accents.

Neighboring hues for calm, cohesive surfaces.

Three evenly spaced hues for balanced, colorful systems.

Split complementary

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A base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.

Text contrast on SeaShell

Aa
White text
1.07:1
Fail
Aa
Black text
19.55:1
AAA
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Questions about SeaShell

What is the hex code for SeaShell?

The hex code for SeaShell is #FFF5EE. Its RGB value is rgb(255, 245, 238) and its HSL value is hsl(25, 100%, 97%).

What colors go with SeaShell?

The complementary color of SeaShell is #F0F9FF. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #FFF0F1 and #FFFEF0; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #F0FFF6 and #F6F0FF.

Is SeaShell readable as a text color?

On a white background SeaShell has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, which does not pass WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 19.55:1.

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