Color swatch image showing #FFFAD4 with RGB(255,250,212) values

#FFFAD4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFAD4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFAD4 Color Information

#FFFAD4 RGB value is (255, 250, 212). The hex color red value is 255, green is 250, and blue is 212. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 92 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFAD4 Color Meaning

Color #FFFAD4 is slightly more yellow and brighter than #FDF4E3, closely resembling classic “ivory” or “eggshell.” #FFFAD4 conveys similar meanings but with heightened luminosity and a touch more vintage charm. Color #FFFAD4 functions beautifully in heritage publishing, vintage fashion, and pastry branding—evoking aged paper, buttercream frosting, and sunlit lace. #FFFAD4 signals nostalgia with cleanliness, not decay. In digital interfaces, #FFFAD4 creates a warm canvas for deep text, reducing glare while maintaining readability. Culturally, #FFFAD4 reflects domestic elegance that endures: tea sets, recipe cards, heirloom quilts. Designers use color #FFFAD4 when they want brightness with memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFAD4 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
#FFFAD4
RGB
rgb(255, 250, 212)
HSL
hsl(53°, 100%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 17%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 17%, 100%)
XYZ
87.3093 94.3847 75.9037
Yxy
94.3847 0.3389 0.3664
Hunter Lab
97.1518 -2.1682 7.6931
CIE-Lab
97.7868 -4.4143 18.8478

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Blue212 / 255 (83%)
83%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFAD4 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

#FFFAD4 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 #FFFAD4 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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#FFFAD4

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

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFAD4 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

#FFFAD4

protanopia

#fdfddd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFAD4;

Text Color

color: #FFFAD4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFAD4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFAD440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFAD4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFAD4 0%, #ffe30d 100%);

#FFFAD4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFAD4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.