Color swatch image showing #FDF5EF with RGB(253,245,239) values
Color swatch image showing #FDF5EF with RGB(253,245,239) values

#FDF5EF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDF5EF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDF5EF Color Information

#FDF5EF RGB value is (253, 245, 239). The hex color red value is 253, green is 245, and blue is 239. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 96 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 6 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDF5EF Color Meaning

Color #FDF5EF signifies purity, calmness, and gentle openness. #FDF5EF soft off-white color #FDF5EF evokes sandy shores, seashell textures, and tranquil light. Psychologically, #FDF5EF promotes mental clarity, soothing calm, and subtle focus, providing a restorative visual backdrop. Culturally, color #FDF5EF is used in interior design, fashion, and digital aesthetics to symbolize cleanliness, softness, and understated elegance. Spiritually, #FDF5EF channels serenity, mindfulness, and gentle awareness, encouraging reflective calm and clarity. Its delicate hue creates a harmonious, neutral presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDF5EF 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
#FDF5EF
RGB
rgb(253, 245, 239)
HSL
hsl(26°, 78%, 96%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 6%, 99%)
XYZ
88.7404 92.4195 94.8230
Yxy
92.4195 0.3215 0.3349
Hunter Lab
96.1351 0.8030 1.6452
CIE-Lab
96.9915 1.6549 3.8212

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue239 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow6 / 100 (6%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDF5EF 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

#FDF5EF 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 #FDF5EF 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
#FDF5EF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDF5EF 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

#FDF5EF

protanopia

#faf9f0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF5EF;

Text Color

color: #FDF5EF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF5EF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF5EF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF5EF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF5EF 0%, #e67f31 100%);

#FDF5EF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDF5EF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.