Color swatch image showing #FFFDD5 with RGB(255,253,213) values

#FFFDD5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFDD5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFDD5 Color Information

#FFFDD5 RGB value is (255, 253, 213). The hex color red value is 255, green is 253, and blue is 213. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 92 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFDD5 Color Meaning

Color #FFFDD5 is slightly more yellow and brighter than #FDF4E3, closely resembling classic “ivory” or “eggshell.” #FFFDD5 conveys similar meanings but with heightened luminosity and a touch more vintage charm. Color #FFFDD5 functions beautifully in heritage publishing, vintage fashion, and pastry branding—evoking aged paper, buttercream frosting, and sunlit lace. #FFFDD5 signals nostalgia with cleanliness, not decay. In digital interfaces, #FFFDD5 creates a warm canvas for deep text, reducing glare while maintaining readability. Culturally, #FFFDD5 reflects domestic elegance that endures: tea sets, recipe cards, heirloom quilts. Designers use color #FFFDD5 when they want brightness with memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFDD5 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
#FFFDD5
RGB
rgb(255, 253, 213)
HSL
hsl(57°, 100%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 16%, 100%)
XYZ
88.3755 96.3147 76.8835
Yxy
96.3147 0.3379 0.3682
Hunter Lab
98.1401 -2.8912 8.0959
CIE-Lab
98.5571 -5.7642 19.4162

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Blue213 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFDD5 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

#FFFDD5 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 #FFFDD5 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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#FFFDD5

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 #FFFDD5 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

#FFFDD5

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFDD5;

Text Color

color: #FFFDD5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFDD5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFDD540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFDD5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDD5 0%, #fff30d 100%);

#FFFDD5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFDD5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.