#FDFAED color
The hex color #FDFAED is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 98% green and 92.9% blue (253, 250, 237).
Its hue angle is 49°, with 80% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 6% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Glamour White (#FFFCEC), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.07:1).
#FDFAED color codes
| HEX | #FDFAED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 250, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 98%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(49, 80%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(49, 6%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.18, -1.21, 6.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.18, 6.69, 100.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.978, 95.369, 93.772) | |
| Decimal | 16644845 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDFAED, 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 #FDFAED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDFAED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.07:1 | 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 #FDFAED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdf9ecProtanopia
no red cones#fefaedDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff8f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdfaed; }
.text { color: #fdfaed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdfaed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 250 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdfaed, #f8fded); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FDFAED?
- #FDFAED is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Glamour White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDFAED?
- The RGB value is 253, 250, 237: 253 red, 250 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDFAED?
- The complementary color is #EDF0FD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDFAED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.07:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.