Cornsilk colour (#FFF8DC)
Cornsilk is very light a yellow with hex code #FFF8DC, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 248, 220; in HSL 48°, 100%, 93%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Cornsilk colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Cornsilk in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFF8DC |
| RGB | rgb(255, 248, 220) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 0.973, 0.863 |
| HSL | hsl(48, 100%, 93%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 3%, 14%, 0% |
| CSS | color: cornsilk; |
Shades and tints of Cornsilk
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fff5cc | #ffeb99 | #ffe066 | #ffd633 | #ffcc00 | #cca300 | #997a00 | #665200 | #332900 |
Colours that go with Cornsilk
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #dbe2ff | |
| Triadic | #dbfff8 | #f8dbff |
| Analogous | #f4ffdb | #ffe6db |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| lightyellow | #ffffe0 | very close |
| beige | #f5f5dc | very close |
| oldlace | #fdf5e6 | very close |
| lightgoldenrodyellow | #fafad2 | very close |
| papayawhip | #ffefd5 | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Cornsilk against white is 1.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 19.71:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Cornsilk background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Cornsilk?
#FFF8DC.
What is Cornsilk in RGB?
rgb(255, 248, 220).
What colour is complementary to Cornsilk?
#dbe2ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.