Cornsilk Color – #fff8dc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cornsilk color hex code is #fff8dc, and it is composed of 100% red, 97% green and 86% blue.
Cornsilk is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cornsilk color (#fff8dc) against dark backgrounds.

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Cornsilk Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cornsilk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fff8dc |
| RGB | rgb(255,248,220) |
| HSL | hsl(48,100%,93.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 14, 0 |
| HSV | 48, 14, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 97, 86 |
| XYZ | 87.7, 93.6, 81.1 |
| LAB | 97.5, -2.3, 14.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 19.71 (passes WCAG AA) |









