What color is Antique White?
Antique white is a warm, creamy off-white with soft yellow and beige undertones, hex #FAEBD7, close to the color of unbleached linen. It is noticeably warmer than bright white, with a gentle depth that keeps it from reading as stark or cold.
What is the meaning of the color Antique White?
The name antique white points to the aged, yellowed appearance of old paper, ivory, and fabrics that have faded over time. By the early 20th century, paint manufacturers had adopted the term to describe warm off-white interior tones marketed as alternatives to pure white. Benjamin Moore and other major paint brands formalized the name in their mid-century color lines, connecting the shade to traditional and colonial American interiors. The color gained a specific digital anchor when it was added to the CSS named color set in 1996, giving it a fixed definition at #FAEBD7 used across web design to this day.
What colors go with Antique White?
Colors that pair well with Antique white include:
Sage green: soft, natural balance
Dusty rose: gentle warm contrast
Navy blue: crisp, grounding depth
Warm taupe: tonal, understated harmony
Terracotta: rich earthen warmth
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FAEBD7 |
color: #FAEBD7;
|
| RGB | 250, 235, 215 |
color: rgb(250, 235, 215);
|
| RGB Percentage | 98%, 92%, 84% |
color: rgb(98%, 92%, 84%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 6%, 14%, 2% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 34°, 78%, 91% |
color: hsl(34, 78%, 91%);
|
| HSV | 34°, 14%, 98% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 73, 3, 7 |
color: lab(73% 3 7);
|
| Decimal | 16444375 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.antique-white {
color: #FAEBD7;
}
$antique-white: #FAEBD7;
rgb(250, 235, 215)