#FDF8DD Hex Color
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#fdf8dd is an airy, high-key shade that leans toward a pale, buttery yellow. Because of its extreme lightness and low saturation, it serves as an excellent neutral alternative to pure white. It provides enough contrast to keep black text readable for accessibility standards. Pair this hex code with muted sage greens or soft grays to maintain a clean, minimal aesthetic in branding or UI backgrounds.
Questions about #fdf8dd
What is #fdf8dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdf8dd is rgb(253, 248, 221), in HSL hsl(51, 89%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 13%, 1%.
What color combinations work best with #fdf8dd?
Is #fdf8dd readable on white or black?
#fdf8dd has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.64:1 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.