Antique White

HEX: #FAEBD7 | Modern Palette

On White
1.17:1
FAIL
On Black
17.93:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FAEBD7
RGB
250, 235, 215
HSL
34°, 77% ,91%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 2

About Antique White

Antique White (#FAEBD7) is a color with RGB(250, 235, 215) and HSL(34.3°, 77.8%, 91.2%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #D7E6FA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #D7FAEB and #EBD7FA. The name comes from Antique White (English).

  • HEX: #FAEBD7
  • RGB: 250, 235, 215
  • HSL: 34.3°, 77.8%, 91.2%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #D7E6FA
  • Triadic colors: #D7FAEB, #EBD7FA
  • The name comes from Antique White (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FAEBD7 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #EFEFD7
Protanopia #EDEDD7
Tritanopia #FCE9E9
Achromatopsia #EDEDED

Frequently Asked Questions

Antique White (#FAEBD7) is a color with RGB(250, 235, 215) and HSL(34.3°, 77.8%, 91.2%).

#FAEBD7 pairs strongly with #D7E6FA as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FAEBD7 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

#FAEBD7 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Antique White is linked to Antique White from English, meaning A shade of white that evokes the appearance of aged or antique white objects, often with a slight yellow or beige undertone..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Antique White
Meaning A shade of white that evokes the appearance of aged or antique white objects, often with a slight yellow or beige undertone.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The color 'white' has been used throughout human history, but the concept of 'antique white' specifically refers to a nuanced shade. As manufacturing processes improved and a wider range of pigments became available, there was a desire to categorize and market specific shades. 'Antique White' emerged to describe a softer, warmer white, distinct from stark brilliant whites. It became popular in interior design and fashion to create a sense of warmth, history, and understated elegance. Its hexadecimal code #faebd7 is a modern standardization for digital and commercial use.

First Recorded Use

The specific term 'Antique White' as a standardized color name likely gained traction in the late 19th to early 20th century with the rise of commercial paint and textile industries. The concept of 'antique' colors, however, predates this, referring to the aged appearance of materials.

Cultural Associations

Antique White is widely associated with classic, traditional, and vintage aesthetics. It is often used in homes to create a cozy, inviting, and timeless atmosphere. It can evoke feelings of nostalgia, comfort, and sophistication. It's a popular choice for wedding dresses, home decor, and furniture to achieve a soft, elegant look without the starkness of pure white. It's also frequently seen in shabby chic and farmhouse decor styles.

Similar Named Colors
Champagne #F7E7CE ΔE 2.01
Papaya Whip #FFEFD5 ΔE 2.28
Almond #EFDECD ΔE 3.27
Blanched Almond #FFEBCD ΔE 3.36

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FAEBD7;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FAEBD7;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FAEBD7;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FAEBD7,
        #D7E6FA
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FAEBD7,
        #D7E6FA
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$antique-white: #FAEBD7;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$antique-white-r: 250;
$antique-white-g: 235;
$antique-white-b: 215;

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