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Antique White
Antique White
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Antique White Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(250, 235, 215)Copy
HSLhsl(34, 78%, 91%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(34, 14%, 98%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 2%)Copy
Antique White Color Schemes
Complementary
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Click to copy#D7E6FA
Click to copyAnalogous
#FADAD7
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#D7F8FA
Click to copy#D9D7FA
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FAEBD7
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#EFBE7C
Click to copy#E39022
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Click to copyAntique White WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.17 : 1
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Black background #000000
17.93 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.07 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
10.79 : 1
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Antique White Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Antique White Color Introduction
Definition
Antique White (HEX #FAEBD7) has the RGB value rgb(250, 235, 215), the HSL value hsl(34°, 78%, 91%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 2%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Antique White is #D7E6FA, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FAD9D7 and #F8FAD7 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#D7F8FA, #D9D7FA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Antique White uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Antique White has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 against white and 17.93:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Antique White has a lightness of 91% and a saturation of 78%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A warm white with the marks of time.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Antique White tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Antique White is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Antique White Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.