#FDF9E2 Color Information

Hex color code: #FDF9E2

The hex color #FDF9E2 is a light yellow with RGB values of (253, 249, 226) and HSL of (51°, 87%, 94%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameOld Lace
HEX
#FDF9E2
RGB
253, 249, 226
HSL
51°, 87%, 94%
CMYK
0%, 2%, 11%, 1%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #FDF9E2;
background-color: #FDF9E2;
border-color: #FDF9E2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FDF9E2;
border: 2px solid #FDF9E2;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#FDF9E2]
text-[#FDF9E2]
border-[#FDF9E2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_FDF9E2]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FDF9E2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #FDF9E2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #FDF9E2; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #FDF9E2; background-color: #FDF9E215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #FDF9E220; border-left: 4px solid #FDF9E2; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #FDF9E2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #FDF9E2 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

253, 249, 226

Red: 253 / Green: 249 / Blue: 226

HSL

51°, 87%, 94%

Hue: 51° / Saturation: 87% / Lightness: 94%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 11%, 1%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 1%

What color is #FDF9E2?

#FDF9E2 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #FDF9E2 to RGB:

rgb(253, 249, 226)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #FDF9E2 to HSL:

hsl(51, 87%, 94%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #FDF9E2 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 1%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft yellow tone, #FDF9E2 has RGB (253, 249, 226) and HSL (51°, 87%, 94%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #FDF9E2 is #E2E6FD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #FDECE2.

Use #FDF9E2 in CSS: color: #FDF9E2 or background-color: #FDF9E2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #FDF9E2

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 19.82:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDF9E2?

#FDF9E2 is a soft yellow color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #FDF9E2?

#FDF9E2 in RGB is (253, 249, 226) - 253 red, 249 green, and 226 blue.

How to use #FDF9E2 in CSS?

Use #FDF9E2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #FDF9E2?

#E2E6FD (complementary), #FDECE2 (analogous), and #F8EA9B (lighter shade) work well with #FDF9E2.