Color swatch image showing #FFFDCD with RGB(255,253,205) values

#FFFDCD Color Meaning and Information

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

#FFFDCD Color Information

#FFFDCD RGB value is (255, 253, 205). The hex color red value is 255, green is 253, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 90 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFDCD Color Meaning

Color #FFFDCD is slightly more yellow and brighter than #FDF4E3, closely resembling classic “ivory” or “eggshell.” #FFFDCD conveys similar meanings but with heightened luminosity and a touch more vintage charm. Color #FFFDCD functions beautifully in heritage publishing, vintage fashion, and pastry branding—evoking aged paper, buttercream frosting, and sunlit lace. #FFFDCD signals nostalgia with cleanliness, not decay. In digital interfaces, #FFFDCD creates a warm canvas for deep text, reducing glare while maintaining readability. Culturally, #FFFDCD reflects domestic elegance that endures: tea sets, recipe cards, heirloom quilts. Designers use color #FFFDCD when they want brightness with memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFDCD 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
#FFFDCD
RGB
rgb(255, 253, 205)
HSL
hsl(58°, 100%, 90%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 20%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 20%, 100%)
XYZ
87.3847 95.9183 71.6660
Yxy
95.9183 0.3427 0.3762
Hunter Lab
97.9379 -3.4443 9.4608
CIE-Lab
98.3998 -6.9166 23.2683

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Blue205 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFDCD 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

#FFFDCD 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 #FFFDCD 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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#FFFDCD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFDCD 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

#FFFDCD

protanopia

#fefed9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFDCD;

Text Color

color: #FFFDCD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFDCD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFDCD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDCD 0%, #fff707 100%);

#FFFDCD Color FAQs

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