Magnolia

HEX: #F8F4FF | Modern Palette

On White
1.08:1
FAIL
On Black
19.38:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F8F4FF
RGB
248, 244, 255
HSL
261°, 100% ,97%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 0

About Magnolia

Magnolia (#F8F4FF) is a color with RGB(248, 244, 255) and HSL(261.8°, 100%, 97.8%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #FBFFF4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #FFF8F4 and #F4FFF8. The name comes from Magnolia (French).

  • HEX: #F8F4FF
  • RGB: 248, 244, 255
  • HSL: 261.8°, 100%, 97.8%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #FBFFF4
  • Triadic colors: #FFF8F4, #F4FFF8
  • The name comes from Magnolia (French).

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Color Palettes

Magnolia #F8F4FF is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Magnolia #F8F4FF pairs with #FBFFF4 as its complementary color, and #FFF8F4 and #F4FFF8 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Magnolia #F8F4FF moves from dark #09001A tones through the base color to lighter #EFE6FF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #F5F5FF
Protanopia #F4F4FF
Tritanopia #F7F5F5
Achromatopsia #F6F6F6

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia (#F8F4FF) is a color with RGB(248, 244, 255) and HSL(261.8°, 100%, 97.8%).

#F8F4FF pairs strongly with #FBFFF4 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F8F4FF is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon styles.

#F8F4FF is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Magnolia is linked to Magnolia from French, meaning Named after Pierre Magnol.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Magnolia
Meaning Named after Pierre Magnol
Language French
First Recorded Use 17th Century

History

The genus Magnolia was named by French botanist Charles Plumier in 1703 in honor of Pierre Magnol, a distinguished French botanist and director of the botanical garden in Montpellier. Magnol was known for his work on plant classification. The first magnolia species brought to Europe was M. virginiana in the late 17th century. The flower became popular in horticulture and art due to its large, showy, and often fragrant blooms.

First Recorded Use

The genus 'Magnolia' was named by Charles Plumier in 1703.

Cultural Associations

Magnolias are often associated with beauty, dignity, and nobility. In the Southern United States, the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic tree, symbolizing the South itself, often appearing in literature and art. Its large white flowers are a common motif. In some Asian cultures, magnolias symbolize purity and love. The color #f8f4ff, a very light lavender or off-white, evokes a delicate, almost ethereal quality, which can be associated with the soft, often pale colors of many magnolia blooms, particularly the lighter varieties or the underside of petals.

Similar Named Colors
Ghost White #F8F8FF ΔE 2.88
Glitter #E6E8FA ΔE 4.46
Lavender #E6E6FA ΔE 4.81
Lavender Blush #FFF0F5 ΔE 4.87

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F8F4FF;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F8F4FF;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F8F4FF;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F8F4FF,
        #FBFFF4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F8F4FF,
        #FBFFF4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$magnolia: #F8F4FF;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$magnolia-r: 248;
$magnolia-g: 244;
$magnolia-b: 255;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $magnolia;
    color: rgba($magnolia-r, $magnolia-g, $magnolia-b, 0.8);
}