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#FFF5DD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF5DD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF5DD Color Information

#FFF5DD RGB value is (255, 245, 221). The hex color red value is 255, green is 245, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of93 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 13 percent, 0percent.

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#FFF5DD Color Meaning

color #FFF5DD offers luminous softness, tactile warmth, and historical gentleness. Color #FFF5DD is a warm off-white with subtle yellow undertones—named after the delicate fibers surrounding corn kernels. Unlike stark white, #FFF5DD carries organic warmth; unlike beige, #FFF5DD retains brightness. In interior and editorial design, #FFF5DD hue creates spaces that feel clean yet inviting, common in heritage homes, bridal packaging, and archival publishing. Psychological research shows #FFF5DD reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance in luxury contexts. Functionally, color #FFF5DD excels as a background in both print and digital media. #FFF5DD 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 #FFF5DD versus standard ivory—ideal for skincare, stationery, and premium food. Symbolically, color #FFF5DD represents care that protects. #FFF5DD is the color of heirloom linens, hand-stitched quilts, and preserved documents. In spiritual contexts, #FFF5DD aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through preservation. Designers choose color #FFF5DD when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not weak.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF5DD 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
#FFF5DD
RGB
rgb(255, 245, 221)
HSL
hsl(42°, 100%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 13%, 100%)
XYZ
86.9436 91.7853 81.5405
Yxy
91.7853 0.3341 0.3527
Hunter Lab
95.8046 -0.2633 5.1954
CIE-Lab
96.7325 -0.5494 12.7446

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF5DD 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

#FFF5DD 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 #FFF5DD 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF5DD 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

#FFF5DD

protanopia

#fbfbe3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF5DD;

Text Color

color: #FFF5DD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF5DD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF5DD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF5DD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5DD 0%, #ffb70f 100%);

#FFF5DD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF5DD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.