Color swatch image showing #FDF5DC with RGB(253,245,220) values
Color swatch image showing #FDF5DC with RGB(253,245,220) values

#FDF5DC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDF5DC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDF5DC Color Information

#FDF5DC RGB value is (253, 245, 220). The hex color red value is 253, green is 245, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 93 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 13 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDF5DC Color Meaning

Color #FDF5DC offers luminous softness, tactile warmth, and historical gentleness. Color #FDF5DC is a warm off-white with subtle yellow undertones—named after the delicate fibers surrounding corn kernels. Unlike stark white, #FDF5DC carries organic warmth; unlike beige, #FDF5DC retains brightness. In interior and editorial design, #FDF5DC hue creates spaces that feel clean yet inviting, common in heritage homes, bridal packaging, and archival publishing. Psychological research shows #FDF5DC reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance in luxury contexts. Functionally, color #FDF5DC excels as a background in both print and digital media. #FDF5DC provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals and navies, meeting accessibility standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and recycled stocks, where its warmth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies reveal higher perceived value for products presented against color #FDF5DC versus standard ivory—ideal for skincare, stationery, and premium food. Symbolically, color #FDF5DC represents care that protects. #FDF5DC is the color of heirloom linens, hand-stitched quilts, and preserved documents. In spiritual contexts, #FDF5DC aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through preservation. Designers choose color #FDF5DC when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not weak.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDF5DC 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
#FDF5DC
RGB
rgb(253, 245, 220)
HSL
hsl(45°, 89%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 13%, 99%)
XYZ
86.0787 91.3548 80.8065
Yxy
91.3548 0.3333 0.3538
Hunter Lab
95.5797 -0.6676 5.2580
CIE-Lab
96.5559 -1.4033 12.9868

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue220 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDF5DC 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

#FDF5DC 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 #FDF5DC 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
#FDF5DC

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 #FDF5DC 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

#FDF5DC

protanopia

#faf9e2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF5DC;

Text Color

color: #FDF5DC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF5DC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF5DC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF5DC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF5DC 0%, #f2bc1c 100%);

#FDF5DC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDF5DC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.