#FDF4D9 color
The hex color #FDF4D9 is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 95.7% green and 85.1% blue (253, 244, 217).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 90% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 14% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Hot Beach (#FFF6D9), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.12:1).
#FDF4D9 color codes
| HEX | #FDF4D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 244, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 95.7%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 90%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 14%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.24, -1.36, 14.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.24, 14.16, 95.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.382, 90.595, 78.621) | |
| Decimal | 16643289 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDF4D9, 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 #FDF4D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDF4D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.12:1 | 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 #FDF4D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf3d7Protanopia
no red cones#fdf5daDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff0ecTritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdf4d9; }
.text { color: #fdf4d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdf4d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 244 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdf4d9, #f4fdd9); }
Similar colors
#fff6d9Hot Beach#fff7dbButtermelon#fdf3d5Satin Cream White#fff6deTide Whisper#fff8dcCornsilk#f8f0d8Sunny Honey#fff6d7Natural Wool#fff3d5Hazelwood
Questions
- What color is #FDF4D9?
- #FDF4D9 is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Hot Beach. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDF4D9?
- The RGB value is 253, 244, 217: 253 red, 244 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDF4D9?
- The complementary color is #D9E2FD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDF4D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.12:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.