Color swatch image showing #FDF4DF with RGB(253,244,223) values

#FDF4DF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDF4DF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDF4DF Color Information

#FDF4DF RGB value is (253, 244, 223). The hex color red value is 253, green is 244, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 93 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 12 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDF4DF Color Meaning

Color #FDF4DF offers luminous softness, tactile purity, and gentle brightness. Color #FDF4DF is a warm off-white with the faintest hint of yellow—softer than ivory, brighter than beige. #FDF4DF evokes fresh dairy, hand-poured candles, and unbleached linen. Unlike stark white, #FDF4DF carries organic warmth; unlike warm greys, #FDF4DF retains luminance. In luxury and wellness branding, #FDF4DF hue signals purity without sterility, common in skincare, bridal, and artisanal food packaging. Psychological research shows #FDF4DF reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance and cleanliness. Functionally, color #FDF4DF excels as a background in both digital and print media. #FDF4DF provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals, navies, and browns, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and textured papers, where its warmth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies reveal higher perceived value for products presented against color #FDF4DF—especially in premium self-care and gourmet categories. Symbolically, color #FDF4DF represents care that nourishes. #FDF4DF is the color of slow rituals—morning lotion, folded towels, handmade soap. In spiritual contexts, #FDF4DF aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through nurturing. Designers choose color #FDF4DF when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDF4DF across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FDF4DF
RGB
rgb(253, 244, 223)
HSL
hsl(42°, 88%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 12%, 99%)
XYZ
86.1780 90.9117 82.8177
Yxy
90.9117 0.3316 0.3498
Hunter Lab
95.3476 -0.2046 4.5444
CIE-Lab
96.3737 -0.4318 11.1827

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green244 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue223 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDF4DF harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FDF4DF harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FDF4DF for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#FDF4DF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDF4DF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FDF4DF

protanopia

#f9f9e4

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF4DF;

Text Color

color: #FDF4DF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF4DF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF4DF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF4DF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF4DF 0%, #f1b11e 100%);

#FDF4DF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDF4DF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.