Cream (#FFFDD0) Color Meaning and Information

Cream (#FFFDD0) Color Information

Cream (#FFFDD0) RGB value is (255, 253, 208). The hex color red value is 255, green is 253, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 91 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent.

Cream

#FFFDD0

rgb(255, 253, 208)

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Cream (#FFFDD0) Color Meaning

Cream (#FFFDD0) is slightly more yellow and brighter than #FDF4E3, closely resembling classic “ivory” or “eggshell.” It conveys similar meanings but with heightened luminosity and a touch more vintage charm. Cream (#FFFDD0) functions beautifully in heritage publishing, vintage fashion, and pastry branding—evoking aged paper, buttercream frosting, and sunlit lace. It signals nostalgia with cleanliness, not decay. In digital interfaces, it creates a warm canvas for deep text, reducing glare while maintaining readability. Culturally, it reflects domestic elegance that endures: tea sets, recipe cards, heirloom quilts. Designers use Cream (#FFFDD0) when they want brightness with memory.

Color Conversion

Convert Cream (#FFFDD0) 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

#FFFDD0

RGB

rgb(255, 253, 208)

HSL

hsl(57°, 100%, 91%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(57°, 18%, 100%)

XYZ

87.7504 96.0646 73.5919

Yxy

96.0646 0.3409 0.3732

Hunter Lab

98.0126 -3.2404 8.9576

CIE-Lab

98.4579 -6.4898 21.8239

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green253 / 255 (99%)

99%

Blue208 / 255 (82%)

82%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Cream (#FFFDD0) 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 (#FFFDD0) 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 (#FFFDD0) 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:#FFFDD0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFDD0 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 (#FFFDD0)

protanopia

#fefedb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFDD0;

Text Color

color: #FFFDD0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFDD0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFDD040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFDD0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDD0 0%, #fff30a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Cream (#FFFDD0) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.