Lumber
HEX: #FFE4CD | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FFE4CD
255, 228, 205
27°, 19% ,100%
0, 10.59, 19.61, 0
About Lumber
Lumber (#FFE4CD) is a color with RGB(255, 228, 205) and HSL(27.6°, 19.61%, 100%). In design, it fits Pastel, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #CDE8FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #CDFFE4 and #E4CDFF. The name comes from lumber (Old English).
- HEX: #FFE4CD
- RGB: 255, 228, 205
- HSL: 27.6°, 19.61%, 100%
- Style: Pastel, Warm
- Use case: Text, Background, Print
- Complementary color: #CDE8FF
- Triadic colors: #CDFFE4, #E4CDFF
- The name comes from lumber (Old English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
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 #FFE4CD from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#ECECCC
#E7E7CD
#FFE1E1
#E9E9E9
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'lumber' has a fascinating etymological journey. It originated in Old English as 'lumber' or 'lumer,' meaning to move heavily or clumsily. This sense is still present in phrases like 'the bear lumbered through the woods.' The transition to meaning 'timber' or 'wood' is believed to have occurred through the concept of 'lumber-room,' a room where discarded or bulky articles (which might include wood) were stored. Over time, the 'lumber' itself became associated with the wood, particularly cut timber. By the 17th century, the meaning of 'lumber' as timber was well-established, especially in North America, where the industry of felling and processing trees became known as 'lumbering.'
First Recorded Use
The earliest recorded use of 'lumber' to refer to timber dates back to the 14th century, though its primary meaning at that time was still related to movement.
Cultural Associations
In North America, 'lumber' is the predominant term for processed wood used in construction, while in British English, 'timber' is more commonly used. The 'lumberjack' is an iconic figure in North American folklore and history, representing the hard work and rugged lifestyle associated with the logging industry. The color #ffe4cd, often called 'Lumber,' evokes the natural, light hue of freshly cut or unfinished wood, reflecting the raw material itself.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FFE4CD;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FFE4CD;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FFE4CD;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FFE4CD,
#FFFFFF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FFE4CD,
#FFFFFF
);
}// SCSS variable
$lumber: #FFE4CD;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lumber-r: 255;
$lumber-g: 228;
$lumber-b: 205;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $lumber;
color: rgba($lumber-r, $lumber-g, $lumber-b, 0.8);
}