#FDEFD6 Hex Color
Warm, pale cream with a soft yellow glow
Cream is a pale, warm off-white with a soft yellow undertone. #fdefd6 works best as a base: it gives backgrounds a gentle warmth plain white lacks. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for readable text, or lean on warm browns and terracotta for a cozy, natural palette.
Questions about #fdefd6
What is #fdefd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdefd6 is rgb(253, 239, 214), in HSL hsl(38, 91%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 15%, 1%.
What colors pair well with cream #fdefd6?
Cream pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm browns for contrast, plus terracotta or sage for a softer, natural feel. Avoid pale grays, which can look washed out next to it.
Is cream a warm or cool color?
Cream reads warm because of its yellow undertone. It suits cozy palettes with browns and terracotta, and it can balance cooler colors like navy or slate blue.
Is #fdefd6 readable on white or black?
#fdefd6 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.