Color swatch image showing #FFFAD5 with RGB(255,250,213) values

#FFFAD5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFAD5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFAD5 Color Information

#FFFAD5 RGB value is (255, 250, 213). The hex color red value is 255, green is 250, and blue is 213. 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, 16 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFAD5 Color Meaning

Color #FFFAD5 is slightly more yellow and brighter than #FDF4E3, closely resembling classic “ivory” or “eggshell.” #FFFAD5 conveys similar meanings but with heightened luminosity and a touch more vintage charm. Color #FFFAD5 functions beautifully in heritage publishing, vintage fashion, and pastry branding—evoking aged paper, buttercream frosting, and sunlit lace. #FFFAD5 signals nostalgia with cleanliness, not decay. In digital interfaces, #FFFAD5 creates a warm canvas for deep text, reducing glare while maintaining readability. Culturally, #FFFAD5 reflects domestic elegance that endures: tea sets, recipe cards, heirloom quilts. Designers use color #FFFAD5 when they want brightness with memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFAD5 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
#FFFAD5
RGB
rgb(255, 250, 213)
HSL
hsl(53°, 100%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 16%, 100%)
XYZ
87.4358 94.4353 76.5703
Yxy
94.4353 0.3383 0.3654
Hunter Lab
97.1778 -2.0980 7.5200
CIE-Lab
97.8071 -4.2673 18.3653

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Blue213 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFAD5 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

#FFFAD5 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 #FFFAD5 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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#FFFAD5

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFAD5 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

#FFFAD5

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFAD5;

Text Color

color: #FFFAD5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFAD5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFAD540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFAD5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFAD5 0%, #ffe30d 100%);

#FFFAD5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFAD5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.