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Color: Seashell

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Category: white
Color Source: web
Luminance: 92.7%
Color Formats

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HEX
#FFF5EE
RGB
255, 245, 238
HSL
25, 100, 97
HSV
25, 7, 100
CMYK
0, 4, 7, 0
LAB
97, 2, 5
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Seashell for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Seashell on White
1.07:1
Seashell on Black
19.55:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Seashell backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Seashell and create color schemes.

About Seashell Color

The Seashell color (#FFF5EE) is a white color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Seashell, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Seashell has the hexadecimal code #FFF5EE and RGB values of 255, 245, 238. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 25°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 97%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Seashell.

Associated Emotions

Purity, simplicity, peace, freshness, infinity

Symbolism & Meaning

Cleanliness, minimalism, peace, new beginnings, perfection

Marketing & Branding

Healthcare, luxury goods, minimal design, cleaning products

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Seashell in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Seashell.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

247/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Seashell.

CSS Examples

background-color: #FFF5EE;
color: #FFF5EE;
border: 2px solid #FFF5EE;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #FFF5EE33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FFF5EE, #ffffff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Seashell in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Seashell as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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