Color swatch image showing #FDF4D8 with RGB(253,244,216) values
Color swatch image showing #FDF4D8 with RGB(253,244,216) values

#FDF4D8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDF4D8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDF4D8 Color Information

#FDF4D8 RGB value is (253, 244, 216). The hex color red value is 253, green is 244, and blue is 216. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 92 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 15 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDF4D8 Color Meaning

Color #FDF4D8 offers luminous softness, tactile warmth, and historical gentleness. Color #FDF4D8 is a warm off-white with subtle yellow undertones—named after the delicate fibers surrounding corn kernels. Unlike stark white, #FDF4D8 carries organic warmth; unlike beige, #FDF4D8 retains brightness. In interior and editorial design, #FDF4D8 hue creates spaces that feel clean yet inviting, common in heritage homes, bridal packaging, and archival publishing. Psychological research shows #FDF4D8 reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance in luxury contexts. Functionally, color #FDF4D8 excels as a background in both print and digital media. #FDF4D8 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 #FDF4D8 versus standard ivory—ideal for skincare, stationery, and premium food. Symbolically, color #FDF4D8 represents care that protects. #FDF4D8 is the color of heirloom linens, hand-stitched quilts, and preserved documents. In spiritual contexts, #FDF4D8 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through preservation. Designers choose color #FDF4D8 when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not weak.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDF4D8 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
#FDF4D8
RGB
rgb(253, 244, 216)
HSL
hsl(45°, 90%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 15%, 99%)
XYZ
85.2534 90.5419 77.9487
Yxy
90.5419 0.3360 0.3568
Hunter Lab
95.1535 -0.7112 5.7878
CIE-Lab
96.2211 -1.5110 14.5698

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green244 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue216 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDF4D8 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

#FDF4D8 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 #FDF4D8 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.

#FFFFFF
#FDF4D8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDF4D8 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

#FDF4D8

protanopia

#f9f9df

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF4D8;

Text Color

color: #FDF4D8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF4D8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF4D840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF4D8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF4D8 0%, #f3bc19 100%);

#FDF4D8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDF4D8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.