Color swatch image showing #FDF5E2 with RGB(253,245,226) values

#FDF5E2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDF5E2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDF5E2 Color Information

#FDF5E2 RGB value is (253, 245, 226). The hex color red value is 253, green is 245, and blue is 226. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 94 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 11 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDF5E2 Color Meaning

Color #FDF5E2 offers luminous softness, tactile purity, and gentle brightness. Color #FDF5E2 is a warm off-white with the faintest hint of yellow—softer than ivory, brighter than beige. #FDF5E2 evokes fresh dairy, hand-poured candles, and unbleached linen. Unlike stark white, #FDF5E2 carries organic warmth; unlike warm greys, #FDF5E2 retains luminance. In luxury and wellness branding, #FDF5E2 hue signals purity without sterility, common in skincare, bridal, and artisanal food packaging. Psychological research shows #FDF5E2 reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance and cleanliness. Functionally, color #FDF5E2 excels as a background in both digital and print media. #FDF5E2 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 #FDF5E2—especially in premium self-care and gourmet categories. Symbolically, color #FDF5E2 represents care that nourishes. #FDF5E2 is the color of slow rituals—morning lotion, folded towels, handmade soap. In spiritual contexts, #FDF5E2 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through nurturing. Designers choose color #FDF5E2 when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDF5E2 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
#FDF5E2
RGB
rgb(253, 245, 226)
HSL
hsl(42°, 87%, 94%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 11%, 99%)
XYZ
86.8879 91.6784 85.0677
Yxy
91.6784 0.3296 0.3477
Hunter Lab
95.7488 -0.2223 4.1641
CIE-Lab
96.6887 -0.4645 10.0872

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue226 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDF5E2 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

#FDF5E2 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 #FDF5E2 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.

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#FDF5E2

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 #FDF5E2 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

#FDF5E2

protanopia

#faf9e7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF5E2;

Text Color

color: #FDF5E2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF5E2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF5E240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF5E2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF5E2 0%, #f0b221 100%);

#FDF5E2 Color FAQs

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