Old Lace
A soft, luminous near-white neutral
Old Lace is a luminous, near-white shade with faint yellow and grey undertones. Because it offers high contrast against black text, this neutral works perfectly as a primary UI background or a softer alternative to stark white. Avoid placing it directly next to pure white, as it can appear dirty by comparison. The hex code #fdf5e6 anchors minimal, clean designs with a subtle, organic warmth.
Questions about Old Lace
What is the hex code for Old Lace?
Old Lace is #fdf5e6. In RGB that is rgb(253, 245, 230), in HSL hsl(39, 85%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 9%, 1%.
When should you use Old Lace instead of pure white?
Use #fdf5e6 when you want to reduce screen glare or add an organic, warm feel to a minimalist interface. It works exceptionally well as a primary background color paired with charcoal or dark navy text to maintain accessible, high-contrast readability.
What colors pair best with #fdf5e6?
This warm neutral pairs best with muted earth tones and deep, desaturated colors. Try combining #fdf5e6 with terracotta or deep olive for a sophisticated, natural palette that feels grounded and inviting without the visual harshness of a stark white background.
Is Old Lace readable on white or black?
Old Lace has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.38:1 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.