Vanilla Ice color: hex code #FDF2D1
Vanilla Ice has the hex code #FDF2D1. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 94.9% green and 82% blue (253, 242, 209).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 92% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 17% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.8:1).
Vanilla Ice (#FDF2D1) color codes
| HEX | #FDF2D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 242, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 94.9%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 92%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 17%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 17%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.58, -1.55, 17.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.58, 17.34, 95.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.768, 88.992, 73.073) | |
| Decimal | 16642769 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Vanilla Ice, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FDF2D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDF2D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FDF2D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf0cfProtanopia
no red cones#fdf4d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffede9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdf2d1; }
.text { color: #fdf2d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdf2d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 242 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdf2d1, #f2fdd1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cornsilk.
See #FDF2D1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FDF2D1?
- #FDF2D1 is a very light, vivid orange known as Vanilla Ice. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Vanilla Ice?
- The RGB value is 253, 242, 209: 253 red, 242 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Vanilla Ice?
- The complementary color is #D1DCFD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDF2D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.8:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.