#FDE9D7 color
The hex color #FDE9D7 is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 91.4% green and 84.3% blue (253, 233, 215).
Its hue angle is 28°, with 90% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 15% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Blossom (#FEE9D8), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.81:1).
#FDE9D7 color codes
| HEX | #FDE9D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 233, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 91.4%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 90%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 15%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.48, 3.92, 11.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.48, 11.87, 70.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.912, 84.068, 76.189) | |
| Decimal | 16640471 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDE9D7, 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 #FDE9D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDE9D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | 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 #FDE9D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0ead6Protanopia
no red cones#f4eed7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe5e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fde9d7; }
.text { color: #fde9d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fde9d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 233 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fde9d7, #fdfcd7); }
Similar colors
#fee9d8Blossom#f4e2cfFondant#f9e9d6Dwindling Dandelion#ffefddDelicate Seashell#f8e6d9Hint of Orange#fff0e1Sugar Glaze#f5e6d3Shortbread#f8e2caAcropolis
Closest common color name: Antique White.
Questions
- What color is #FDE9D7?
- #FDE9D7 is a very light, vivid orange, closest to the named color Blossom. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDE9D7?
- The RGB value is 253, 233, 215: 253 red, 233 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDE9D7?
- The complementary color is #D7EBFD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDE9D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.81:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.