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#FFFDD1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFDD1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFDD1 Color Information

#FFFDD1 RGB value is (255, 253, 209). The hex color red value is 255, green is 253, and blue is 209. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 91 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFDD1 Color Meaning

Color #FFFDD1 is slightly more yellow and brighter than #FDF4E3, closely resembling classic “ivory” or “eggshell.” #FFFDD1 conveys similar meanings but with heightened luminosity and a touch more vintage charm. Color #FFFDD1 functions beautifully in heritage publishing, vintage fashion, and pastry branding—evoking aged paper, buttercream frosting, and sunlit lace. #FFFDD1 signals nostalgia with cleanliness, not decay. In digital interfaces, #FFFDD1 creates a warm canvas for deep text, reducing glare while maintaining readability. Culturally, #FFFDD1 reflects domestic elegance that endures: tea sets, recipe cards, heirloom quilts. Designers use color #FFFDD1 when they want brightness with memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFDD1 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
#FFFDD1
RGB
rgb(255, 253, 209)
HSL
hsl(57°, 100%, 91%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 18%, 100%)
XYZ
87.8739 96.1140 74.2420
Yxy
96.1140 0.3403 0.3722
Hunter Lab
98.0377 -3.1715 8.7876
CIE-Lab
98.4775 -6.3461 21.3424

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Blue209 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFDD1 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

#FFFDD1 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 #FFFDD1 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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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFDD1 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFDD1;

Text Color

color: #FFFDD1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFDD1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFDD140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFDD1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDD1 0%, #fff30a 100%);

#FFFDD1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFDD1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.