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Seashell
Seashell
#FFF5EEClick to copy
Seashell Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 245, 238)Copy
HSLhsl(25, 100%, 97%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(25, 7%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 0%)Copy
Seashell Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFF5EE
Click to copy#EEF8FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FFEEF0
Click to copy#FFFEEE
Click to copySplit Complementary
#EEFFFE
Click to copy#EEF0FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFF5EE
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFB988
Click to copy#FF7D22
Click to copy#BB4D00
Click to copySeashell 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
1.07 : 1
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Black background #000000
19.55 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.01 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
11.76 : 1
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Seashell Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Seashell Color Introduction
Definition
Seashell (HEX #FFF5EE) has the RGB value rgb(255, 245, 238), the HSL value hsl(25°, 100%, 97%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Seashell is #EEF8FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FFEEF0 and #FFFEEE that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#EEFFFE, #EEF0FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Seashell uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Seashell has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 against white and 19.55:1 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, Seashell has a lightness of 97% and a saturation of 100%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A white with a pink cast, like a seashell by the shore.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Seashell 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, Seashell 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.
Seashell 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.