Parchment
#FCF5E5

A pale yellowish-green color inspired by traditional writing materials, known for its warm and classic appearance.

#FCF5E5
RGB(252, 245, 229)
#3E170A
#6D2F1A
#84381C
#A2471B
#C3641C
#DD8523
#E5A33A
#EABA5F
#F1D696
#F8ECCD
#FCF5E5

Color Values

HEX

#FCF5E5

RGB

rgb(252, 245, 229)

HSL

hsl(42°, 79%, 94%)

CMYK

0%, 3%, 9%, 1%

HSV

42°, 10%, 99%

XYZ

86.94, 91.66, 87.24

Color Variations

Triadic Colors

#FCF5E5
#E5FCF5
#F5E5FC

Analogous Colors

#FCF5E5
#F8FCE5
#FCEAE5

Monochromatic Colors

#F4DBA0
#F7E3B7
#F9ECCE
#FCF5E5

CSS Examples

Aged Parchment

.aged-parchment {
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        #fcf5e5 0%,
        #f8eccd 50%,
        #f1d696 100%
    );
    box-shadow: 
        0 2px 15px rgba(234, 186, 95, 0.2),
        inset 0 0 50px rgba(229, 163, 58, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(221, 133, 35, 0.1);
}

Parchment Texture

.parchment-texture {
    background-color: #fcf5e5;
    background-image: 
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            45deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 35px,
            rgba(241, 214, 150, 0.1) 35px,
            rgba(241, 214, 150, 0.1) 70px
        );
    filter: url('#paper-texture');
}

Ancient Scroll

.ancient-scroll {
    background: #fcf5e5;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 30px rgba(234, 186, 95, 0.2),
        inset 5px 0 15px rgba(229, 163, 58, 0.1),
        inset -5px 0 15px rgba(229, 163, 58, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(221, 133, 35, 0.2);
}

Manuscript Effect

.manuscript-effect {
    background: 
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent 79px,
            #eaba5f 79px,
            #eaba5f 81px,
            transparent 81px
        ),
        linear-gradient(#fcf5e5 0.1em, transparent 0.1em);
    background-size: 100% 1.2em;
}

Vintage Paper

.vintage-paper {
    background-color: #fcf5e5;
    position: relative;
    &::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background-image: 
            radial-gradient(
                #f1d696 1px,
                transparent 1px
            );
        background-size: 20px 20px;
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
}

About Parchment

Parchment is a pale yellowish-green color with the hex code #FCF5E5, often used as a blanket term for light yellow-green shades of white. The color gets its name from the writing material, which is usually made from the stretched skins of goats and sheep.

Color Characteristics

Parchment is characterized by:

  • Soft, warm undertones
  • Natural, organic appearance
  • Historical significance
  • Subtle texture potential
  • Versatile application

Technical Specifications

Parchment color can be represented in various color models:

  • Hex: #FCF5E5
  • RGB: (252, 245, 229)
  • HSL: (42°, 79%, 94%)
  • CMYK: (0, 3, 9, 1)
  • HSV: (42°, 10%, 99%)

Applications

Today, Parchment color is commonly used in:

  • Document design
  • Website backgrounds
  • Interior design
  • Wedding stationery
  • Vintage-style graphics

Parchment Color

Parchment

January 13, 2025
PALETTE GENERATOR
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