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#FFFADE Color Meaning and Information

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

#FFFADE Color Information

#FFFADE RGB value is (255, 250, 222). The hex color red value is 255, green is 250, and blue is 222. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of94 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 13 percent, 0percent.

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#FFFADE Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFADE 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
#FFFADE
RGB
rgb(255, 250, 222)
HSL
hsl(51°, 100%, 94%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 13%, 100%)
XYZ
88.6104 94.9051 82.7555
Yxy
94.9051 0.3328 0.3564
Hunter Lab
97.4192 -1.4438 5.9095
CIE-Lab
97.9956 -2.9116 14.0247

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Blue222 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFADE 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

#FFFADE 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 #FFFADE 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+)

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFADE 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

#FFFADE

protanopia

#fdfde5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFADE;

Text Color

color: #FFFADE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFADE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFADE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFADE 0%, #ffdb12 100%);

#FFFADE Color FAQs

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