Cream (#FDF4E3) Color Meaning and Information

Cream (#FDF4E3) Color Information

Cream (#FDF4E3) RGB value is (253, 244, 227). The hex color red value is 253, green is 244, and blue is 227. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 94 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 10 percent, 1 percent.

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Cream (#FDF4E3) Color Meaning

Cream (#FDF4E3) offers luminous softness, tactile purity, and gentle brightness. Cream (#FDF4E3) is a warm off-white with the faintest hint of yellow—softer than ivory, brighter than beige. It evokes fresh dairy, hand-poured candles, and unbleached linen. Unlike stark white, it carries organic warmth; unlike warm greys, it retains luminance. In luxury and wellness branding, this hue signals purity without sterility, common in skincare, bridal, and artisanal food packaging. Psychological research shows it reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance and cleanliness. Functionally, Cream (#FDF4E3) excels as a background in both digital and print media. It provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals, navies, and browns, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and textured papers, where its warmth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies reveal higher perceived value for products presented against Cream (#FDF4E3)—especially in premium self-care and gourmet categories. Symbolically, Cream (#FDF4E3) represents care that nourishes. It is the color of slow rituals—morning lotion, folded towels, handmade soap. In spiritual contexts, it aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through nurturing. Designers choose Cream (#FDF4E3) when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert Cream (#FDF4E3) 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

#FDF4E3

RGB

rgb(253, 244, 227)

HSL

hsl(39°, 87%, 94%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 1%)

HSV

hsv(39°, 10%, 99%)

XYZ

86.7238 91.1301 85.6921

Yxy

91.1301 0.3291 0.3458

Hunter Lab

95.4621 0.0953 3.8079

CIE-Lab

96.4636 0.2003 9.2495

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)

99%

Green244 / 255 (96%)

96%

Blue227 / 255 (89%)

89%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow10 / 100 (10%)

Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

Cream (#FDF4E3) 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

Cream (#FDF4E3) 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 Cream (#FDF4E3) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FDF4E3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.09:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.09:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.09:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDF4E3 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

Cream (#FDF4E3)

protanopia

#f9f9e7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF4E3;

Text Color

color: #FDF4E3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF4E3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF4E340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF4E3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF4E3 0%, #f0a721 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Cream (#FDF4E3) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.