RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, Antique White conveys a sense of elegance and timelessness, often associated with classic design and heritage. Conversely, in some Eastern traditions, lighter shades may represent purity and simplicity, reflecting a minimalist aesthetic.
The term 'Antique White' emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting the growing appreciation for vintage aesthetics during the Arts and Crafts Movement. This color was often used in interior design to evoke a sense of warmth and historical charm, particularly in Victorian homes.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Antique White. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 20 Whites →Nine steps of Antique White by lightness — from #827A70 (darkest) to #FCF5EA (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Antique White at 214° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Antique White.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Antique White anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on dark backgrounds; fails on light.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: antiquewhite; color-mix(in srgb, antiquewhite 70%, white) 34°, 14%, 98% 0, 6, 14, 2 16444375 #FFFFCC How Antique White appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.